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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,913.60, 353,902.80 and 86,117.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,913.60, 353,902.80 and 86,117.60 is: 129,188.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,913.60 : 353,902.80 = 86,117.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,913.60/353,902.80 = 86,117.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,913.60x = 353,902.80 × 86,117.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,913.60x = 30,477,259,769.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,477,259,769.28/235,913.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,188.23

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