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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,512.94, 350,321.81 and 71,421.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,512.94, 350,321.81 and 71,421.16 is: 107,147.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,512.94 : 350,321.81 = 71,421.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,512.94/350,321.81 = 71,421.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,512.94x = 350,321.81 × 71,421.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,512.94x = 25,020,390,043.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,020,390,043.50/233,512.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107,147.77

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