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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,125.70, 376,688.55 and 84,913.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,125.70, 376,688.55 and 84,913.70 is: 127,370.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,125.70 : 376,688.55 = 84,913.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,125.70/376,688.55 = 84,913.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,125.70x = 376,688.55 × 84,913.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,125.70x = 31,986,018,528.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,986,018,528.14/251,125.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,370.55

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