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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,971.68, 352,494.24 and 77,164.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,971.68, 352,494.24 and 77,164.16 is: 115,758.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,971.68 : 352,494.24 = 77,164.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,971.68/352,494.24 = 77,164.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,971.68x = 352,494.24 × 77,164.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,971.68x = 27,199,921,934.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,199,921,934.44/234,971.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,758.30

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