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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,388.80, 352,971.96 and 85,524.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,388.80, 352,971.96 and 85,524.58 is: 128,246.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,388.80 : 352,971.96 = 85,524.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,388.80/352,971.96 = 85,524.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,388.80x = 352,971.96 × 85,524.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,388.80x = 30,187,778,630.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,187,778,630.78/235,388.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,246.45

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