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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,748.97, 352,148.82 and 74,787.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,748.97, 352,148.82 and 74,787.17 is: 112,188.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,748.97 : 352,148.82 = 74,787.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,748.97/352,148.82 = 74,787.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,748.97x = 352,148.82 × 74,787.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,748.97x = 26,336,213,666.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,336,213,666.64/234,748.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,188.84

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