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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,708.68, 348,840.36 and 74,826

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,708.68, 348,840.36 and 74,826 is: 112,167.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,708.68 : 348,840.36 = 74,826 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,708.68/348,840.36 = 74,826/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,708.68x = 348,840.36 × 74,826
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,708.68x = 26,102,328,777.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,102,328,777.36/232,708.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,167.41

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