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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,365.21, 352,936.89 and 85,499.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,365.21, 352,936.89 and 85,499.82 is: 128,209.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,365.21 : 352,936.89 = 85,499.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,365.21/352,936.89 = 85,499.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,365.21x = 352,936.89 × 85,499.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,365.21x = 30,176,040,566.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,176,040,566.36/235,365.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,209.43

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