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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,041.57, 352,702.44 and 85,293.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,041.57, 352,702.44 and 85,293.54 is: 127,991.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,041.57 : 352,702.44 = 85,293.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,041.57/352,702.44 = 85,293.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,041.57x = 352,702.44 × 85,293.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,041.57x = 30,083,239,674.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,083,239,674.24/235,041.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,991.15

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