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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,017.23, 350,958.89 and 76,259.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,017.23, 350,958.89 and 76,259.47 is: 114,367.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,017.23 : 350,958.89 = 76,259.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,017.23/350,958.89 = 76,259.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,017.23x = 350,958.89 × 76,259.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,017.23x = 26,763,938,561.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,763,938,561.89/234,017.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,367.38

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