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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,151.46, 352,651.95 and 77,342.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,151.46, 352,651.95 and 77,342.58 is: 115,989.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,151.46 : 352,651.95 = 77,342.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,151.46/352,651.95 = 77,342.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,151.46x = 352,651.95 × 77,342.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,151.46x = 27,275,011,655.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,275,011,655.03/235,151.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,989.12

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