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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,647.16, 348,970.88 and 74,875.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,647.16, 348,970.88 and 74,875.60 is: 112,313.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,647.16 : 348,970.88 = 74,875.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,647.16/348,970.88 = 74,875.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,647.16x = 348,970.88 × 74,875.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,647.16x = 26,129,404,022.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,129,404,022.53/232,647.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,313.45

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