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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,611.20, 351,913.60 and 76,844.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,611.20, 351,913.60 and 76,844.80 is: 115,266.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,611.20 : 351,913.60 = 76,844.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,611.20/351,913.60 = 76,844.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,611.20x = 351,913.60 × 76,844.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,611.20x = 27,042,730,209.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,042,730,209.28/234,611.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,266.15

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