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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,605.10, 350,488.97 and 73,705.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,605.10, 350,488.97 and 73,705.72 is: 110,584.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,605.10 : 350,488.97 = 73,705.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,605.10/350,488.97 = 73,705.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,605.10x = 350,488.97 × 73,705.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,605.10x = 25,833,041,885.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,833,041,885.91/233,605.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,584.24

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