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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,851.38, 350,829 and 109,124.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,851.38, 350,829 and 109,124.34 is: 163,710.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,851.38 : 350,829 = 109,124.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,851.38/350,829 = 109,124.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,851.38x = 350,829 × 109,124.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,851.38x = 38,283,983,077.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,283,983,077.86/233,851.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,710.74

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