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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,039.92, 352,485.09 and 77,231.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,039.92, 352,485.09 and 77,231.94 is: 115,823.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,039.92 : 352,485.09 = 77,231.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,039.92/352,485.09 = 77,231.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,039.92x = 352,485.09 × 77,231.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,039.92x = 27,223,107,321.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,223,107,321.77/235,039.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,823.33

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