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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,285.53, 349,989.46 and 73,354.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,285.53, 349,989.46 and 73,354.98 is: 110,051.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,285.53 : 349,989.46 = 73,354.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,285.53/349,989.46 = 73,354.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,285.53x = 349,989.46 × 73,354.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,285.53x = 25,673,469,838.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,673,469,838.51/233,285.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,051.70

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