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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,323.20, 376,984.80 and 85,111.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,323.20, 376,984.80 and 85,111.20 is: 127,666.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,323.20 : 376,984.80 = 85,111.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,323.20/376,984.80 = 85,111.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,323.20x = 376,984.80 × 85,111.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,323.20x = 32,085,628,709.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,085,628,709.76/251,323.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,666.80

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