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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,276.24, 352,758.33 and 85,498.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,276.24, 352,758.33 and 85,498.74 is: 128,191.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,276.24 : 352,758.33 = 85,498.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,276.24/352,758.33 = 85,498.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,276.24x = 352,758.33 × 85,498.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,276.24x = 30,160,391,189.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,160,391,189.46/235,276.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,191.40

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