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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,465.85, 352,985.11 and 85,600.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,465.85, 352,985.11 and 85,600.26 is: 128,322.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,465.85 : 352,985.11 = 85,600.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,465.85/352,985.11 = 85,600.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,465.85x = 352,985.11 × 85,600.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,465.85x = 30,215,616,978.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,215,616,978.13/235,465.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,322.71

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