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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,291.93, 352,781.86 and 85,514.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,291.93, 352,781.86 and 85,514.42 is: 128,214.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,291.93 : 352,781.86 = 85,514.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,291.93/352,781.86 = 85,514.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,291.93x = 352,781.86 × 85,514.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,291.93x = 30,167,936,144.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,167,936,144.42/235,291.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,214.92

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