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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,900.27, 350,893.68 and 74,016.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,900.27, 350,893.68 and 74,016.39 is: 111,038.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,900.27 : 350,893.68 = 74,016.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,900.27/350,893.68 = 74,016.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,900.27x = 350,893.68 × 74,016.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,900.27x = 25,971,883,467.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,971,883,467.42/233,900.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111,038.28

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