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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,675.03, 352,046.10 and 72,581.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,675.03, 352,046.10 and 72,581.57 is: 108,882.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,675.03 : 352,046.10 = 72,581.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,675.03/352,046.10 = 72,581.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,675.03x = 352,046.10 × 72,581.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,675.03x = 25,552,059,802.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,552,059,802.67/234,675.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,882.74

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