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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,666.40, 353,290.06 and 85,878.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,666.40, 353,290.06 and 85,878.52 is: 128,741.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,666.40 : 353,290.06 = 85,878.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,666.40/353,290.06 = 85,878.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,666.40x = 353,290.06 × 85,878.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,666.40x = 30,340,027,483.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,340,027,483.51/235,666.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,741.42

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