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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,140.91, 349,625.70 and 83,340.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,140.91, 349,625.70 and 83,340.59 is: 124,980.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,140.91 : 349,625.70 = 83,340.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,140.91/349,625.70 = 83,340.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,140.91x = 349,625.70 × 83,340.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,140.91x = 29,138,010,369.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,138,010,369.03/233,140.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,980.26

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