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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,676.78, 352,048.73 and 72,583.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,676.78, 352,048.73 and 72,583.33 is: 108,885.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,676.78 : 352,048.73 = 72,583.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,676.78/352,048.73 = 72,583.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,676.78x = 352,048.73 × 72,583.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,676.78x = 25,552,869,145.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,552,869,145.67/234,676.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,885.37

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