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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,648.52, 352,038.38 and 76,987.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,648.52, 352,038.38 and 76,987.69 is: 115,503.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,648.52 : 352,038.38 = 76,987.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,648.52/352,038.38 = 76,987.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,648.52x = 352,038.38 × 76,987.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,648.52x = 27,102,621,667.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,102,621,667.54/234,648.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,503.06

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