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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,750.52, 350,268.96 and 138,793.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,750.52, 350,268.96 and 138,793.71 is: 207,978.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,750.52 : 350,268.96 = 138,793.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,750.52/350,268.96 = 138,793.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,750.52x = 350,268.96 × 138,793.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,750.52x = 48,615,128,456.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,615,128,456.24/233,750.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,978.70

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