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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,300.56, 352,994.58 and 77,535.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,300.56, 352,994.58 and 77,535.24 is: 116,317.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,300.56 : 352,994.58 = 77,535.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,300.56/352,994.58 = 77,535.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,300.56x = 352,994.58 × 77,535.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,300.56x = 27,369,519,479.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,369,519,479.00/235,300.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,317.27

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