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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,886.88, 349,374.96 and 75,072.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,886.88, 349,374.96 and 75,072.96 is: 112,623.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,886.88 : 349,374.96 = 75,072.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,886.88/349,374.96 = 75,072.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,886.88x = 349,374.96 × 75,072.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,886.88x = 26,228,612,397.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,228,612,397.08/232,886.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,623.83

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