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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,040.28, 352,700.52 and 85,292.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,040.28, 352,700.52 and 85,292.26 is: 127,989.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,040.28 : 352,700.52 = 85,292.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,040.28/352,700.52 = 85,292.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,040.28x = 352,700.52 × 85,292.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,040.28x = 30,082,624,453.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,082,624,453.98/235,040.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,989.23

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