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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,705.78, 350,605.83 and 73,806.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,705.78, 350,605.83 and 73,806.71 is: 110,724.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,705.78 : 350,605.83 = 73,806.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,705.78/350,605.83 = 73,806.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,705.78x = 350,605.83 × 73,806.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,705.78x = 25,877,062,819.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,877,062,819.12/233,705.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,724.96

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