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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,035.92, 352,479.08 and 77,227.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,035.92, 352,479.08 and 77,227.94 is: 115,817.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,035.92 : 352,479.08 = 77,227.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,035.92/352,479.08 = 77,227.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,035.92x = 352,479.08 × 77,227.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,035.92x = 27,221,233,241.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,221,233,241.50/235,035.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,817.33

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