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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,381.71, 352,961.58 and 85,516.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,381.71, 352,961.58 and 85,516.32 is: 128,234.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,381.71 : 352,961.58 = 85,516.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,381.71/352,961.58 = 85,516.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,381.71x = 352,961.58 × 85,516.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,381.71x = 30,183,975,422.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,183,975,422.99/235,381.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,234.16

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