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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,874, 352,347.68 and 77,066.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,874, 352,347.68 and 77,066.56 is: 115,611.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,874 : 352,347.68 = 77,066.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,874/352,347.68 = 77,066.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,874x = 352,347.68 × 77,066.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,874x = 27,154,223,621.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,154,223,621.58/234,874
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,611.88

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