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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,508, 350,229.18 and 75,737.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,508, 350,229.18 and 75,737.82 is: 113,596.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,508 : 350,229.18 = 75,737.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,508/350,229.18 = 75,737.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,508x = 350,229.18 × 75,737.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,508x = 26,525,594,593.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,525,594,593.59/233,508
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,596.08

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