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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,093.52, 351,177 and 76,285.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,093.52, 351,177 and 76,285.54 is: 114,440.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,093.52 : 351,177 = 76,285.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,093.52/351,177 = 76,285.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,093.52x = 351,177 × 76,285.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,093.52x = 26,789,727,080.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,789,727,080.58/234,093.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,440.28

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