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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,064.03, 352,464.82 and 77,279.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,064.03, 352,464.82 and 77,279.27 is: 115,875.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,064.03 : 352,464.82 = 77,279.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,064.03/352,464.82 = 77,279.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,064.03x = 352,464.82 × 77,279.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,064.03x = 27,238,222,034.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,238,222,034.76/235,064.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,875.76

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