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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,972.69, 350,988.19 and 76,158.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,972.69, 350,988.19 and 76,158.77 is: 114,247.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,972.69 : 350,988.19 = 76,158.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,972.69/350,988.19 = 76,158.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,972.69x = 350,988.19 × 76,158.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,972.69x = 26,730,826,889.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,730,826,889.59/233,972.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,247.64

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