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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,296.06, 352,987.83 and 77,530.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,296.06, 352,987.83 and 77,530.74 is: 116,310.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,296.06 : 352,987.83 = 77,530.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,296.06/352,987.83 = 77,530.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,296.06x = 352,987.83 × 77,530.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,296.06x = 27,367,407,670.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,367,407,670.89/235,296.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,310.52

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