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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,011.51, 352,480.82 and 77,238.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,011.51, 352,480.82 and 77,238.90 is: 115,846.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,011.51 : 352,480.82 = 77,238.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,011.51/352,480.82 = 77,238.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,011.51x = 352,480.82 × 77,238.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,011.51x = 27,225,230,421.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,225,230,421.70/235,011.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,846.37

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