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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,749.97, 352,150.32 and 74,788.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,749.97, 352,150.32 and 74,788.17 is: 112,190.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,749.97 : 352,150.32 = 74,788.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,749.97/352,150.32 = 74,788.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,749.97x = 352,150.32 × 74,788.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,749.97x = 26,336,677,997.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,336,677,997.71/234,749.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,190.34

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