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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,999.06, 353,867.36 and 78,141.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,999.06, 353,867.36 and 78,141.40 is: 117,168.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,999.06 : 353,867.36 = 78,141.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,999.06/353,867.36 = 78,141.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,999.06x = 353,867.36 × 78,141.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,999.06x = 27,651,689,649.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,651,689,649.33/235,999.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,168.64

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