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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,506.83, 350,134.97 and 73,552.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,506.83, 350,134.97 and 73,552.89 is: 110,289.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,506.83 : 350,134.97 = 73,552.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,506.83/350,134.97 = 73,552.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,506.83x = 350,134.97 × 73,552.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,506.83x = 25,753,438,565.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,753,438,565.80/233,506.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,289.87

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