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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,182.52, 351,310.38 and 76,374.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,182.52, 351,310.38 and 76,374.27 is: 114,573.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,182.52 : 351,310.38 = 76,374.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,182.52/351,310.38 = 76,374.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,182.52x = 351,310.38 × 76,374.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,182.52x = 26,831,073,815.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,831,073,815.92/234,182.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,573.34

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