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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,747.78, 352,156.76 and 85,023.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,747.78, 352,156.76 and 85,023.03 is: 127,547.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,747.78 : 352,156.76 = 85,023.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,747.78/352,156.76 = 85,023.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,747.78x = 352,156.76 × 85,023.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,747.78x = 29,941,434,345.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,941,434,345.07/234,747.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,547.25

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