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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,535.88, 353,314.75 and 75,618.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,535.88, 353,314.75 and 75,618.33 is: 113,431.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,535.88 : 353,314.75 = 75,618.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,535.88/353,314.75 = 75,618.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,535.88x = 353,314.75 × 75,618.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,535.88x = 26,717,072,861.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,717,072,861.93/235,535.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,431.01

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