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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,039.54, 352,699.39 and 85,291.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,039.54, 352,699.39 and 85,291.51 is: 127,988.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,039.54 : 352,699.39 = 85,291.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,039.54/352,699.39 = 85,291.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,039.54x = 352,699.39 × 85,291.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,039.54x = 30,082,261,785.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,082,261,785.68/235,039.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,988.09

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