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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,668.51, 353,558.12 and 77,896.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,668.51, 353,558.12 and 77,896.96 is: 116,863.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,668.51 : 353,558.12 = 77,896.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,668.51/353,558.12 = 77,896.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,668.51x = 353,558.12 × 77,896.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,668.51x = 27,541,101,457.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,541,101,457.94/235,668.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,863.73

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