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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,475.06, 353,224.80 and 77,715.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,475.06, 353,224.80 and 77,715.81 is: 116,577.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,475.06 : 353,224.80 = 77,715.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,475.06/353,224.80 = 77,715.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,475.06x = 353,224.80 × 77,715.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,475.06x = 27,451,151,444.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,451,151,444.09/235,475.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,577.75

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