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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,525, 350,309.37 and 75,711.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,525, 350,309.37 and 75,711.08 is: 113,573.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,525 : 350,309.37 = 75,711.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,525/350,309.37 = 75,711.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,525x = 350,309.37 × 75,711.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,525x = 26,522,300,736.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,522,300,736.82/233,525
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,573.71

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