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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,714.08, 351,889.68 and 76,844

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,714.08, 351,889.68 and 76,844 is: 115,206.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,714.08 : 351,889.68 = 76,844 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,714.08/351,889.68 = 76,844/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,714.08x = 351,889.68 × 76,844
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,714.08x = 27,040,610,569.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,040,610,569.92/234,714.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,206.60

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