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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,301.56, 352,996.08 and 77,536.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,301.56, 352,996.08 and 77,536.24 is: 116,318.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,301.56 : 352,996.08 = 77,536.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,301.56/352,996.08 = 77,536.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,301.56x = 352,996.08 × 77,536.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,301.56x = 27,369,988,777.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,369,988,777.94/235,301.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,318.77

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