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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,457.66, 353,216.87 and 85,674.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,457.66, 353,216.87 and 85,674.89 is: 128,523.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,457.66 : 353,216.87 = 85,674.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,457.66/353,216.87 = 85,674.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,457.66x = 353,216.87 × 85,674.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,457.66x = 30,261,816,483.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,261,816,483.39/235,457.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,523.39

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