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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,929, 350,929.95 and 76,120.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,929, 350,929.95 and 76,120.21 is: 114,192.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,929 : 350,929.95 = 76,120.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,929/350,929.95 = 76,120.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,929x = 350,929.95 × 76,120.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,929x = 26,712,861,489.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,712,861,489.29/233,929
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,192.18

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