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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,538.52, 350,307.66 and 75,766.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,538.52, 350,307.66 and 75,766.96 is: 113,650.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,538.52 : 350,307.66 = 75,766.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,538.52/350,307.66 = 75,766.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,538.52x = 350,307.66 × 75,766.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,538.52x = 26,541,746,462.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,541,746,462.91/233,538.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,650.40

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