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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,060.89, 352,731.42 and 85,312.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,060.89, 352,731.42 and 85,312.86 is: 128,020.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,060.89 : 352,731.42 = 85,312.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,060.89/352,731.42 = 85,312.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,060.89x = 352,731.42 × 85,312.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,060.89x = 30,092,526,252.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,092,526,252.06/235,060.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,020.13

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