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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,048.56, 352,616.58 and 77,283.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,048.56, 352,616.58 and 77,283.24 is: 115,939.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,048.56 : 352,616.58 = 77,283.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,048.56/352,616.58 = 77,283.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,048.56x = 352,616.58 × 77,283.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,048.56x = 27,251,351,780.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,251,351,780.12/235,048.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,939.24

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