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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,177, 349,768.62 and 73,247.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,177, 349,768.62 and 73,247.72 is: 109,872.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,177 : 349,768.62 = 73,247.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,177/349,768.62 = 73,247.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,177x = 349,768.62 × 73,247.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,177x = 25,619,753,942.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,619,753,942.55/233,177
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,872.56

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