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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,648.27, 352,038.01 and 76,987.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,648.27, 352,038.01 and 76,987.44 is: 115,502.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,648.27 : 352,038.01 = 76,987.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,648.27/352,038.01 = 76,987.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,648.27x = 352,038.01 × 76,987.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,648.27x = 27,102,505,172.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,102,505,172.59/234,648.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,502.68

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