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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,828.72, 352,254.24 and 74,921.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,828.72, 352,254.24 and 74,921.58 is: 112,385.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,828.72 : 352,254.24 = 74,921.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,828.72/352,254.24 = 74,921.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,828.72x = 352,254.24 × 74,921.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,828.72x = 26,391,444,222.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,391,444,222.50/234,828.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,385.93

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