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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,870, 352,341.68 and 77,062.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,870, 352,341.68 and 77,062.56 is: 115,605.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,870 : 352,341.68 = 77,062.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,870/352,341.68 = 77,062.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,870x = 352,341.68 × 77,062.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,870x = 27,152,351,855.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,152,351,855.50/234,870
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,605.87

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