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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,282.78, 351,445.80 and 76,512.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,282.78, 351,445.80 and 76,512.06 is: 114,775.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,282.78 : 351,445.80 = 76,512.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,282.78/351,445.80 = 76,512.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,282.78x = 351,445.80 × 76,512.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,282.78x = 26,889,842,136.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,889,842,136.35/234,282.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,775.15

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