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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,297.27, 353,001.26 and 77,525.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,297.27, 353,001.26 and 77,525.72 is: 116,306.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,297.27 : 353,001.26 = 77,525.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,297.27/353,001.26 = 77,525.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,297.27x = 353,001.26 × 77,525.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,297.27x = 27,366,676,594.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,366,676,594.97/235,297.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,306.82

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