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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,432.40, 353,148.60 and 85,841.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,432.40, 353,148.60 and 85,841.60 is: 128,762.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,432.40 : 353,148.60 = 85,841.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,432.40/353,148.60 = 85,841.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,432.40x = 353,148.60 × 85,841.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,432.40x = 30,314,840,861.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,314,840,861.76/235,432.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,762.40

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