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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,951.88, 350,849.24 and 76,143.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,951.88, 350,849.24 and 76,143.22 is: 114,189.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,951.88 : 350,849.24 = 76,143.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,951.88/350,849.24 = 76,143.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,951.88x = 350,849.24 × 76,143.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,951.88x = 26,714,790,868.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,714,790,868.15/233,951.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,189.25

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