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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,325.36, 352,912.44 and 77,511.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,325.36, 352,912.44 and 77,511.44 is: 116,242.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,325.36 : 352,912.44 = 77,511.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,325.36/352,912.44 = 77,511.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,325.36x = 352,912.44 × 77,511.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,325.36x = 27,354,751,418.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,354,751,418.31/235,325.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,242.26

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