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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,034.38, 351,051.27 and 76,262.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,034.38, 351,051.27 and 76,262.58 is: 114,393.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,034.38 : 351,051.27 = 76,262.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,034.38/351,051.27 = 76,262.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,034.38x = 351,051.27 × 76,262.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,034.38x = 26,772,075,562.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,772,075,562.48/234,034.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,393.77

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