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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,024.78, 351,073.60 and 76,216.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,024.78, 351,073.60 and 76,216.52 is: 114,336.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,024.78 : 351,073.60 = 76,216.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,024.78/351,073.60 = 76,216.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,024.78x = 351,073.60 × 76,216.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,024.78x = 26,757,608,055.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,757,608,055.87/234,024.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,336.64

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