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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,062.42, 352,518.75 and 77,254.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,062.42, 352,518.75 and 77,254.44 is: 115,857.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,062.42 : 352,518.75 = 77,254.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,062.42/352,518.75 = 77,254.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,062.42x = 352,518.75 × 77,254.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,062.42x = 27,233,638,620.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,233,638,620.75/235,062.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,857.05

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