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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,039.57, 349,136.73 and 106,785.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,039.57, 349,136.73 and 106,785.28 is: 159,984.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,039.57 : 349,136.73 = 106,785.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,039.57/349,136.73 = 106,785.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,039.57x = 349,136.73 × 106,785.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,039.57x = 37,282,661,725.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,282,661,725.65/233,039.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,984.25

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