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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,853, 352,205.50 and 77,044.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,853, 352,205.50 and 77,044.68 is: 115,542.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,853 : 352,205.50 = 77,044.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,853/352,205.50 = 77,044.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,853x = 352,205.50 × 77,044.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,853x = 27,135,560,041.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,135,560,041.74/234,853
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,542.74

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