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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,196.02, 351,349.92 and 76,424.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,196.02, 351,349.92 and 76,424.76 is: 114,655.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,196.02 : 351,349.92 = 76,424.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,196.02/351,349.92 = 76,424.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,196.02x = 351,349.92 × 76,424.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,196.02x = 26,851,833,312.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,851,833,312.02/234,196.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,655.38

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