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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,871.21, 349,306.82 and 75,099.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,871.21, 349,306.82 and 75,099.67 is: 112,649.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,871.21 : 349,306.82 = 75,099.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,871.21/349,306.82 = 75,099.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,871.21x = 349,306.82 × 75,099.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,871.21x = 26,232,825,943.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,232,825,943.61/232,871.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,649.50

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