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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,865.74, 349,047.58 and 112,668.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,865.74, 349,047.58 and 112,668.74 is: 168,881.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,865.74 : 349,047.58 = 112,668.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,865.74/349,047.58 = 112,668.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,865.74x = 349,047.58 × 112,668.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,865.74x = 39,326,750,531.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,326,750,531.92/232,865.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,881.65

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