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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,637.16, 348,955.86 and 74,865.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,637.16, 348,955.86 and 74,865.60 is: 112,298.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,637.16 : 348,955.86 = 74,865.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,637.16/348,955.86 = 74,865.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,637.16x = 348,955.86 × 74,865.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,637.16x = 26,124,789,832.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,124,789,832.42/232,637.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,298.44

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