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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,159.67, 349,748.55 and 73,344.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,159.67, 349,748.55 and 73,344.60 is: 110,019.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,159.67 : 349,748.55 = 73,344.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,159.67/349,748.55 = 73,344.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,159.67x = 349,748.55 × 73,344.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,159.67x = 25,652,167,500.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,652,167,500.33/233,159.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,019.75

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