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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,146.70, 352,617.99 and 85,337.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,146.70, 352,617.99 and 85,337.20 is: 127,968.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,146.70 : 352,617.99 = 85,337.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,146.70/352,617.99 = 85,337.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,146.70x = 352,617.99 × 85,337.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,146.70x = 30,091,431,936.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,091,431,936.23/235,146.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,968.76

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