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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,179.46, 352,798.36 and 77,462.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,179.46, 352,798.36 and 77,462.74 is: 116,203.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,179.46 : 352,798.36 = 77,462.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,179.46/352,798.36 = 77,462.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,179.46x = 352,798.36 × 77,462.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,179.46x = 27,328,727,633.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,328,727,633.11/235,179.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,203.72

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