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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,555.22, 350,382.15 and 75,771.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,555.22, 350,382.15 and 75,771.48 is: 113,673.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,555.22 : 350,382.15 = 75,771.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,555.22/350,382.15 = 75,771.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,555.22x = 350,382.15 × 75,771.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,555.22x = 26,548,974,071.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,548,974,071.08/233,555.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,673.22

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