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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,201.32, 352,856.70 and 77,431.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,201.32, 352,856.70 and 77,431.14 is: 116,164.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,201.32 : 352,856.70 = 77,431.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,201.32/352,856.70 = 77,431.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,201.32x = 352,856.70 × 77,431.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,201.32x = 27,322,096,537.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,322,096,537.64/235,201.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,164.72

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