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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,873.13, 352,308.74 and 85,078.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,873.13, 352,308.74 and 85,078.37 is: 127,617.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,873.13 : 352,308.74 = 85,078.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,873.13/352,308.74 = 85,078.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,873.13x = 352,308.74 × 85,078.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,873.13x = 29,973,851,574.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,973,851,574.41/234,873.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,617.20

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