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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,198.52, 351,353.68 and 76,427.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,198.52, 351,353.68 and 76,427.26 is: 114,659.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,198.52 : 351,353.68 = 76,427.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,198.52/351,353.68 = 76,427.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,198.52x = 351,353.68 × 76,427.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,198.52x = 26,852,999,053.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,852,999,053.32/234,198.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,659.13

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