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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,711.92, 351,927.24 and 74,718.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,711.92, 351,927.24 and 74,718.76 is: 112,033.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,711.92 : 351,927.24 = 74,718.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,711.92/351,927.24 = 74,718.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,711.92x = 351,927.24 × 74,718.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,711.92x = 26,295,566,983.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,295,566,983.02/234,711.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,033.37

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