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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,316.70, 352,899.21 and 77,507.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,316.70, 352,899.21 and 77,507.58 is: 116,236.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,316.70 : 352,899.21 = 77,507.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,316.70/352,899.21 = 77,507.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,316.70x = 352,899.21 × 77,507.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,316.70x = 27,352,363,751.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,352,363,751.01/235,316.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,236.39

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