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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,297.56, 352,990.08 and 77,532.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,297.56, 352,990.08 and 77,532.24 is: 116,312.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,297.56 : 352,990.08 = 77,532.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,297.56/352,990.08 = 77,532.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,297.56x = 352,990.08 × 77,532.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,297.56x = 27,368,111,600.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,368,111,600.18/235,297.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,312.77

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