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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,702.78, 350,601.34 and 73,803.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,702.78, 350,601.34 and 73,803.70 is: 110,720.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,702.78 : 350,601.34 = 73,803.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,702.78/350,601.34 = 73,803.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,702.78x = 350,601.34 × 73,803.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,702.78x = 25,875,676,116.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,875,676,116.96/233,702.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,720.45

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