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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,222.76, 349,796.64 and 83,435.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,222.76, 349,796.64 and 83,435.16 is: 125,139.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,222.76 : 349,796.64 = 83,435.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,222.76/349,796.64 = 83,435.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,222.76x = 349,796.64 × 83,435.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,222.76x = 29,185,338,625.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,185,338,625.86/233,222.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,139.32

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