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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,435.94, 353,375.86 and 85,820.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,435.94, 353,375.86 and 85,820.84 is: 128,812.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,435.94 : 353,375.86 = 85,820.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,435.94/353,375.86 = 85,820.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,435.94x = 353,375.86 × 85,820.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,435.94x = 30,327,013,140.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,327,013,140.92/235,435.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,812.16

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