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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,176.96, 352,794.60 and 77,460.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,176.96, 352,794.60 and 77,460.24 is: 116,199.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,176.96 : 352,794.60 = 77,460.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,176.96/352,794.60 = 77,460.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,176.96x = 352,794.60 × 77,460.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,176.96x = 27,327,554,386.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,327,554,386.70/235,176.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,199.96

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