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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,138.68, 351,217.84 and 74,211.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,138.68, 351,217.84 and 74,211.12 is: 111,319.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,138.68 : 351,217.84 = 74,211.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,138.68/351,217.84 = 74,211.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,138.68x = 351,217.84 × 74,211.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,138.68x = 26,064,269,270.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,064,269,270.38/234,138.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111,319.79

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