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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,129.30, 351,158.31 and 76,357.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,129.30, 351,158.31 and 76,357.50 is: 114,524.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,129.30 : 351,158.31 = 76,357.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,129.30/351,158.31 = 76,357.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,129.30x = 351,158.31 × 76,357.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,129.30x = 26,813,570,655.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,813,570,655.83/234,129.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,524.63

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