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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,437.40, 353,156.10 and 85,846.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,437.40, 353,156.10 and 85,846.60 is: 128,769.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,437.40 : 353,156.10 = 85,846.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,437.40/353,156.10 = 85,846.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,437.40x = 353,156.10 × 85,846.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,437.40x = 30,317,250,454.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,317,250,454.26/235,437.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,769.90

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