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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,478.24, 353,311.67 and 85,728.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,478.24, 353,311.67 and 85,728.88 is: 128,627.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,478.24 : 353,311.67 = 85,728.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,478.24/353,311.67 = 85,728.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,478.24x = 353,311.67 × 85,728.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,478.24x = 30,289,014,415.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,289,014,415.99/235,478.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,627.66

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