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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,092.52, 351,175.50 and 76,284.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,092.52, 351,175.50 and 76,284.54 is: 114,438.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,092.52 : 351,175.50 = 76,284.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,092.52/351,175.50 = 76,284.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,092.52x = 351,175.50 × 76,284.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,092.52x = 26,789,261,476.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,789,261,476.77/234,092.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,438.78

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