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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,044.56, 352,706.94 and 85,296.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,044.56, 352,706.94 and 85,296.54 is: 127,995.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,044.56 : 352,706.94 = 85,296.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,044.56/352,706.94 = 85,296.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,044.56x = 352,706.94 × 85,296.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,044.56x = 30,084,682,938.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,084,682,938.64/235,044.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,995.66

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