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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,741.50, 353,754.18 and 85,994.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,741.50, 353,754.18 and 85,994.91 is: 129,044.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,741.50 : 353,754.18 = 85,994.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,741.50/353,754.18 = 85,994.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,741.50x = 353,754.18 × 85,994.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,741.50x = 30,421,058,871.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,421,058,871.22/235,741.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,044.14

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