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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,727.40, 350,187.90 and 108,812.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,727.40, 350,187.90 and 108,812.20 is: 163,030.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,727.40 : 350,187.90 = 108,812.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,727.40/350,187.90 = 108,812.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,727.40x = 350,187.90 × 108,812.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,727.40x = 38,104,715,812.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,104,715,812.38/233,727.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,030.59

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