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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,801.63, 350,616.24 and 84,001.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,801.63, 350,616.24 and 84,001.71 is: 125,971.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,801.63 : 350,616.24 = 84,001.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,801.63/350,616.24 = 84,001.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,801.63x = 350,616.24 × 84,001.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,801.63x = 29,452,363,713.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,452,363,713.77/233,801.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,971.60

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