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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,176, 349,767.12 and 73,246.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,176, 349,767.12 and 73,246.72 is: 109,871.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,176 : 349,767.12 = 73,246.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,176/349,767.12 = 73,246.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,176x = 349,767.12 × 73,246.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,176x = 25,619,294,303.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,619,294,303.85/233,176
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,871.06

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