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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,577.40, 350,366.10 and 85,814.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,577.40, 350,366.10 and 85,814.20 is: 128,721.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,577.40 : 350,366.10 = 85,814.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,577.40/350,366.10 = 85,814.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,577.40x = 350,366.10 × 85,814.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,577.40x = 30,066,386,578.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,066,386,578.62/233,577.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,721.30

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