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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,646.52, 352,035.38 and 76,985.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,646.52, 352,035.38 and 76,985.69 is: 115,500.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,646.52 : 352,035.38 = 76,985.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,646.52/352,035.38 = 76,985.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,646.52x = 352,035.38 × 76,985.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,646.52x = 27,101,685,066.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,101,685,066.00/234,646.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,500.05

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