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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,972.02, 352,342.26 and 85,189.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,972.02, 352,342.26 and 85,189.82 is: 127,742.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,972.02 : 352,342.26 = 85,189.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,972.02/352,342.26 = 85,189.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,972.02x = 352,342.26 × 85,189.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,972.02x = 30,015,973,707.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,015,973,707.79/234,972.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,742.76

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