Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,127.80, 351,156.06 and 76,356
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 234,127.80, 351,156.06 and 76,356 is: 114,522.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
234,127.80 : 351,156.06 = 76,356 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
234,127.80/351,156.06 = 76,356/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
234,127.80x = 351,156.06 × 76,356 - Step 4: Simplify right side
234,127.80x = 26,812,872,117.36 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,812,872,117.36/234,127.80 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 114,522.38
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