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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,981.76, 352,433.76 and 77,211.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,981.76, 352,433.76 and 77,211.58 is: 115,804.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,981.76 : 352,433.76 = 77,211.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,981.76/352,433.76 = 77,211.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,981.76x = 352,433.76 × 77,211.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,981.76x = 27,211,967,454.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,211,967,454.94/234,981.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,804.59

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