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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,019.56, 352,454.46 and 77,211.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,019.56, 352,454.46 and 77,211.40 is: 115,792.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,019.56 : 352,454.46 = 77,211.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,019.56/352,454.46 = 77,211.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,019.56x = 352,454.46 × 77,211.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,019.56x = 27,213,502,292.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,213,502,292.84/235,019.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,792.50

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