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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,427.71, 350,153.99 and 73,516.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,427.71, 350,153.99 and 73,516.15 is: 110,278.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,427.71 : 350,153.99 = 73,516.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,427.71/350,153.99 = 73,516.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,427.71x = 350,153.99 × 73,516.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,427.71x = 25,741,974,008.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,741,974,008.01/233,427.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,278.14

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