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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,042.92, 351,089.10 and 76,283.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,042.92, 351,089.10 and 76,283.72 is: 114,433.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,042.92 : 351,089.10 = 76,283.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,042.92/351,089.10 = 76,283.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,042.92x = 351,089.10 × 76,283.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,042.92x = 26,782,382,599.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,782,382,599.45/234,042.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,433.64

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