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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,645.60, 351,968.40 and 76,879.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,645.60, 351,968.40 and 76,879.20 is: 115,318.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,645.60 : 351,968.40 = 76,879.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,645.60/351,968.40 = 76,879.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,645.60x = 351,968.40 × 76,879.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,645.60x = 27,059,049,017.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,059,049,017.28/234,645.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,318.80

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