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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,902.89, 350,854.38 and 76,131.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,902.89, 350,854.38 and 76,131.36 is: 114,197.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,902.89 : 350,854.38 = 76,131.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,902.89/350,854.38 = 76,131.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,902.89x = 350,854.38 × 76,131.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,902.89x = 26,711,021,111.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,711,021,111.36/233,902.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,197.05

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