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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,042.56, 352,607.58 and 77,277.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,042.56, 352,607.58 and 77,277.24 is: 115,930.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,042.56 : 352,607.58 = 77,277.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,042.56/352,607.58 = 77,277.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,042.56x = 352,607.58 × 77,277.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,042.56x = 27,248,540,585.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,248,540,585.48/235,042.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,930.24

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