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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,748.92, 352,018.89 and 74,795.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,748.92, 352,018.89 and 74,795.46 is: 112,159.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,748.92 : 352,018.89 = 74,795.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,748.92/352,018.89 = 74,795.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,748.92x = 352,018.89 × 74,795.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,748.92x = 26,329,414,806.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,329,414,806.24/234,748.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,159.90

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