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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,971.66, 352,429.94 and 77,161.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,971.66, 352,429.94 and 77,161.26 is: 115,732.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,971.66 : 352,429.94 = 77,161.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,971.66/352,429.94 = 77,161.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,971.66x = 352,429.94 × 77,161.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,971.66x = 27,193,938,232.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,193,938,232.12/234,971.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,732.84

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