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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,646.14, 352,034.82 and 76,985.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,646.14, 352,034.82 and 76,985.31 is: 115,499.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,646.14 : 352,034.82 = 76,985.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,646.14/352,034.82 = 76,985.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,646.14x = 352,034.82 × 76,985.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,646.14x = 27,101,509,748.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,101,509,748.49/234,646.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,499.49

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