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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,674, 377,569.40 and 85,462.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,674, 377,569.40 and 85,462.16 is: 128,213.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,674 : 377,569.40 = 85,462.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,674/377,569.40 = 85,462.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,674x = 377,569.40 × 85,462.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,674x = 32,267,896,473.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,267,896,473.90/251,674
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,213.07

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