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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,196.70, 352,692.99 and 85,387.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,196.70, 352,692.99 and 85,387.20 is: 128,043.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,196.70 : 352,692.99 = 85,387.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,196.70/352,692.99 = 85,387.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,196.70x = 352,692.99 × 85,387.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,196.70x = 30,115,466,875.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,115,466,875.73/235,196.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,043.75

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