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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,059.74, 351,099.33 and 76,289.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,059.74, 351,099.33 and 76,289.56 is: 114,437.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,059.74 : 351,099.33 = 76,289.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,059.74/351,099.33 = 76,289.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,059.74x = 351,099.33 × 76,289.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,059.74x = 26,785,213,401.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,785,213,401.99/234,059.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,437.51

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