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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,526.39, 351,855.24 and 76,865.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,526.39, 351,855.24 and 76,865.56 is: 115,319.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,526.39 : 351,855.24 = 76,865.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,526.39/351,855.24 = 76,865.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,526.39x = 351,855.24 × 76,865.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,526.39x = 27,045,550,061.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,045,550,061.53/234,526.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,319.86

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