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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,890.61, 350,879.18 and 74,006.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,890.61, 350,879.18 and 74,006.79 is: 111,023.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,890.61 : 350,879.18 = 74,006.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,890.61/350,879.18 = 74,006.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,890.61x = 350,879.18 × 74,006.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,890.61x = 25,967,441,419.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,967,441,419.60/233,890.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111,023.88

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