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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,364.96, 352,936.53 and 85,499.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,364.96, 352,936.53 and 85,499.60 is: 128,209.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,364.96 : 352,936.53 = 85,499.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,364.96/352,936.53 = 85,499.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,364.96x = 352,936.53 × 85,499.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,364.96x = 30,175,932,140.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,175,932,140.39/235,364.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,209.11

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