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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,291.21, 352,780.79 and 85,513.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,291.21, 352,780.79 and 85,513.70 is: 128,213.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,291.21 : 352,780.79 = 85,513.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,291.21/352,780.79 = 85,513.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,291.21x = 352,780.79 × 85,513.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,291.21x = 30,167,591,096.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,167,591,096.21/235,291.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,213.85

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