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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,153.80, 352,730.70 and 77,344.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,153.80, 352,730.70 and 77,344.20 is: 116,016.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,153.80 : 352,730.70 = 77,344.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,153.80/352,730.70 = 77,344.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,153.80x = 352,730.70 × 77,344.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,153.80x = 27,281,673,806.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,281,673,806.94/235,153.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,016.30

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