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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,938.89, 350,871.72 and 76,166.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,938.89, 350,871.72 and 76,166.28 is: 114,237.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,938.89 : 350,871.72 = 76,166.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,938.89/350,871.72 = 76,166.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,938.89x = 350,871.72 × 76,166.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,938.89x = 26,724,592,105.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,724,592,105.66/233,938.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,237.49

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