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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,038.56, 352,482.96 and 77,230.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,038.56, 352,482.96 and 77,230.40 is: 115,821.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,038.56 : 352,482.96 = 77,230.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,038.56/352,482.96 = 77,230.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,038.56x = 352,482.96 × 77,230.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,038.56x = 27,222,399,993.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,222,399,993.98/235,038.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,821.00

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