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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,079.16, 352,643.36 and 77,319.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,079.16, 352,643.36 and 77,319.92 is: 115,987.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,079.16 : 352,643.36 = 77,319.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,079.16/352,643.36 = 77,319.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,079.16x = 352,643.36 × 77,319.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,079.16x = 27,266,356,383.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,266,356,383.73/235,079.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,987.98

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