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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,431.72, 350,159.98 and 73,520.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,431.72, 350,159.98 and 73,520.16 is: 110,284.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,431.72 : 350,159.98 = 73,520.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,431.72/350,159.98 = 73,520.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,431.72x = 350,159.98 × 73,520.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,431.72x = 25,743,817,755.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,743,817,755.20/233,431.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,284.15

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