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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,999.26, 351,051.39 and 74,084.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,999.26, 351,051.39 and 74,084.75 is: 111,143.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,999.26 : 351,051.39 = 74,084.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,999.26/351,051.39 = 74,084.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,999.26x = 351,051.39 × 74,084.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,999.26x = 26,007,555,425.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,007,555,425.95/233,999.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111,143.75

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