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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,001.56, 351,031.50 and 76,187.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,001.56, 351,031.50 and 76,187.64 is: 114,290.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,001.56 : 351,031.50 = 76,187.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,001.56/351,031.50 = 76,187.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,001.56x = 351,031.50 × 76,187.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,001.56x = 26,744,261,550.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,744,261,550.66/234,001.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,290.95

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