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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,176.32, 352,813.08 and 77,414.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,176.32, 352,813.08 and 77,414.24 is: 116,137.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,176.32 : 352,813.08 = 77,414.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,176.32/352,813.08 = 77,414.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,176.32x = 352,813.08 × 77,414.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,176.32x = 27,312,756,450.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,312,756,450.26/235,176.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,137.36

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