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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,627.40, 377,441.10 and 85,415.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,627.40, 377,441.10 and 85,415.40 is: 128,123.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,627.40 : 377,441.10 = 85,415.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,627.40/377,441.10 = 85,415.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,627.40x = 377,441.10 × 85,415.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,627.40x = 32,239,282,532.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,239,282,532.94/251,627.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,123.10

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