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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,849.70, 352,142.52 and 77,064.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,849.70, 352,142.52 and 77,064.94 is: 115,554.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,849.70 : 352,142.52 = 77,064.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,849.70/352,142.52 = 77,064.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,849.70x = 352,142.52 × 77,064.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,849.70x = 27,137,842,175.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,137,842,175.25/234,849.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,554.08

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