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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,737.76, 350,661.52 and 75,966.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,737.76, 350,661.52 and 75,966.24 is: 113,967.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,737.76 : 350,661.52 = 75,966.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,737.76/350,661.52 = 75,966.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,737.76x = 350,661.52 × 75,966.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,737.76x = 26,638,437,187.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,638,437,187.08/233,737.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,967.20

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