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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,197.53, 349,618.53 and 73,181.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,197.53, 349,618.53 and 73,181.17 is: 109,715.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,197.53 : 349,618.53 = 73,181.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,197.53/349,618.53 = 73,181.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,197.53x = 349,618.53 × 73,181.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,197.53x = 25,585,493,378.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,585,493,378.89/233,197.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,715.97

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