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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,954.88, 350,853.74 and 76,146.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,954.88, 350,853.74 and 76,146.22 is: 114,193.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,954.88 : 350,853.74 = 76,146.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,954.88/350,853.74 = 76,146.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,954.88x = 350,853.74 × 76,146.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,954.88x = 26,716,186,073.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,716,186,073.86/233,954.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,193.75

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