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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,533.88, 351,855.50 and 76,752.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,533.88, 351,855.50 and 76,752.77 is: 115,147.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,533.88 : 351,855.50 = 76,752.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,533.88/351,855.50 = 76,752.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,533.88x = 351,855.50 × 76,752.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,533.88x = 27,005,882,121.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,005,882,121.69/234,533.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,147.04

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