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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,024.04, 352,499.55 and 77,251.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,024.04, 352,499.55 and 77,251.40 is: 115,865.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,024.04 : 352,499.55 = 77,251.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,024.04/352,499.55 = 77,251.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,024.04x = 352,499.55 × 77,251.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,024.04x = 27,231,083,736.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,231,083,736.87/235,024.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,865.10

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