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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,949.81, 350,972.10 and 76,135.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,949.81, 350,972.10 and 76,135.89 is: 114,219.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,949.81 : 350,972.10 = 76,135.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,949.81/350,972.10 = 76,135.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,949.81x = 350,972.10 × 76,135.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,949.81x = 26,721,573,198.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,721,573,198.67/233,949.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,219.26

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