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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,230.76, 352,868.22 and 77,459.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,230.76, 352,868.22 and 77,459.56 is: 116,196.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,230.76 : 352,868.22 = 77,459.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,230.76/352,868.22 = 77,459.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,230.76x = 352,868.22 × 77,459.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,230.76x = 27,333,017,059.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,333,017,059.18/235,230.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,196.61

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