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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,117.60, 352,708.80 and 85,321.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,117.60, 352,708.80 and 85,321.60 is: 127,994.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,117.60 : 352,708.80 = 85,321.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,117.60/352,708.80 = 85,321.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,117.60x = 352,708.80 × 85,321.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,117.60x = 30,093,679,150.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,093,679,150.08/235,117.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,994.16

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