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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,966.48, 352,486.44 and 77,159.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,966.48, 352,486.44 and 77,159.04 is: 115,750.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,966.48 : 352,486.44 = 77,159.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,966.48/352,486.44 = 77,159.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,966.48x = 352,486.44 × 77,159.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,966.48x = 27,197,515,323.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,197,515,323.42/234,966.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,750.62

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