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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,964.68, 352,507.08 and 77,194.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,964.68, 352,507.08 and 77,194.50 is: 115,811.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,964.68 : 352,507.08 = 77,194.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,964.68/352,507.08 = 77,194.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,964.68x = 352,507.08 × 77,194.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,964.68x = 27,211,607,787.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,211,607,787.06/234,964.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,811.48

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