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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,027.44, 352,540.56 and 85,267.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,027.44, 352,540.56 and 85,267.44 is: 127,900.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,027.44 : 352,540.56 = 85,267.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,027.44/352,540.56 = 85,267.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,027.44x = 352,540.56 × 85,267.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,027.44x = 30,060,231,047.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,060,231,047.37/235,027.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,900.94

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