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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,535.88, 351,858.50 and 76,754.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,535.88, 351,858.50 and 76,754.77 is: 115,150.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,535.88 : 351,858.50 = 76,754.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,535.88/351,858.50 = 76,754.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,535.88x = 351,858.50 × 76,754.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,535.88x = 27,006,818,240.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,006,818,240.05/234,535.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,150.05

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