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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,294.56, 352,985.58 and 77,529.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,294.56, 352,985.58 and 77,529.24 is: 116,308.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,294.56 : 352,985.58 = 77,529.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,294.56/352,985.58 = 77,529.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,294.56x = 352,985.58 × 77,529.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,294.56x = 27,366,703,748.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,366,703,748.36/235,294.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,308.27

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