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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,973.02, 352,343.76 and 85,190.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,973.02, 352,343.76 and 85,190.82 is: 127,744.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,973.02 : 352,343.76 = 85,190.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,973.02/352,343.76 = 85,190.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,973.02x = 352,343.76 × 85,190.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,973.02x = 30,016,453,836.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,016,453,836.28/234,973.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,744.26

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