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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,172.58, 349,662.31 and 73,195.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,172.58, 349,662.31 and 73,195.06 is: 109,762.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,172.58 : 349,662.31 = 73,195.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,172.58/349,662.31 = 73,195.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,172.58x = 349,662.31 × 73,195.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,172.58x = 25,593,553,760.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,593,553,760.19/233,172.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,762.28

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