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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,821.99, 352,284.02 and 77,044.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,821.99, 352,284.02 and 77,044.52 is: 115,583.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,821.99 : 352,284.02 = 77,044.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,821.99/352,284.02 = 77,044.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,821.99x = 352,284.02 × 77,044.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,821.99x = 27,141,551,077.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,141,551,077.93/234,821.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,583.52

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