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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,229.76, 352,866.72 and 77,458.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,229.76, 352,866.72 and 77,458.56 is: 116,195.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,229.76 : 352,866.72 = 77,458.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,229.76/352,866.72 = 77,458.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,229.76x = 352,866.72 × 77,458.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,229.76x = 27,332,548,003.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,332,548,003.12/235,229.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,195.11

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