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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,978.40, 350,967.60 and 93,837.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,978.40, 350,967.60 and 93,837.60 is: 140,756.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,978.40 : 350,967.60 = 93,837.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,978.40/350,967.60 = 93,837.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,978.40x = 350,967.60 × 93,837.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,978.40x = 32,933,957,261.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,933,957,261.76/233,978.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,756.40

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