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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,302.06, 352,996.83 and 77,536.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,302.06, 352,996.83 and 77,536.74 is: 116,319.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,302.06 : 352,996.83 = 77,536.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,302.06/352,996.83 = 77,536.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,302.06x = 352,996.83 × 77,536.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,302.06x = 27,370,223,428.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,370,223,428.53/235,302.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,319.52

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