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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,673.27, 350,509.74 and 56,180.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,673.27, 350,509.74 and 56,180.24 is: 84,270.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,673.27 : 350,509.74 = 56,180.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,673.27/350,509.74 = 56,180.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,673.27x = 350,509.74 × 56,180.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,673.27x = 19,691,719,562.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,691,719,562.99/233,673.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,270.31

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