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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,456.66, 353,215.37 and 85,673.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,456.66, 353,215.37 and 85,673.89 is: 128,521.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,456.66 : 353,215.37 = 85,673.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,456.66/353,215.37 = 85,673.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,456.66x = 353,215.37 × 85,673.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,456.66x = 30,261,334,755.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,261,334,755.69/235,456.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,521.89

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