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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,172.59, 354,327.89 and 76,244.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,172.59, 354,327.89 and 76,244.76 is: 114,389.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,172.59 : 354,327.89 = 76,244.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,172.59/354,327.89 = 76,244.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,172.59x = 354,327.89 × 76,244.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,172.59x = 27,015,644,553.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,015,644,553.13/236,172.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,389.42

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