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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,056.42, 352,509.75 and 77,248.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,056.42, 352,509.75 and 77,248.44 is: 115,848.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,056.42 : 352,509.75 = 77,248.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,056.42/352,509.75 = 77,248.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,056.42x = 352,509.75 × 77,248.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,056.42x = 27,230,828,272.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,230,828,272.29/235,056.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,848.05

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