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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,182.02, 351,309.63 and 76,373.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,182.02, 351,309.63 and 76,373.77 is: 114,572.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,182.02 : 351,309.63 = 76,373.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,182.02/351,309.63 = 76,373.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,182.02x = 351,309.63 × 76,373.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,182.02x = 26,830,840,880.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,830,840,880.41/234,182.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,572.59

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