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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,084.86, 352,627.38 and 85,324.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,084.86, 352,627.38 and 85,324.84 is: 127,987.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,084.86 : 352,627.38 = 85,324.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,084.86/352,627.38 = 85,324.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,084.86x = 352,627.38 × 85,324.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,084.86x = 30,087,874,778.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,087,874,778.12/235,084.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,987.29

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