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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,019.24, 350,961.88 and 76,261.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,019.24, 350,961.88 and 76,261.48 is: 114,370.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,019.24 : 350,961.88 = 76,261.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,019.24/350,961.88 = 76,261.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,019.24x = 350,961.88 × 76,261.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,019.24x = 26,764,872,392.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,764,872,392.38/234,019.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,370.39

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