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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,611.81, 350,498.98 and 73,712.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,611.81, 350,498.98 and 73,712.41 is: 110,594.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,611.81 : 350,498.98 = 73,712.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,611.81/350,498.98 = 73,712.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,611.81x = 350,498.98 × 73,712.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,611.81x = 25,836,123,734.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,836,123,734.23/233,611.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,594.25

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