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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,182.87, 352,797.63 and 75,218.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,182.87, 352,797.63 and 75,218.61 is: 112,835.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,182.87 : 352,797.63 = 75,218.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,182.87/352,797.63 = 75,218.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,182.87x = 352,797.63 × 75,218.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,182.87x = 26,536,947,339.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,536,947,339.89/235,182.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,835.38

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