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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,711.20, 377,566.80 and 85,499.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,711.20, 377,566.80 and 85,499.20 is: 128,248.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,711.20 : 377,566.80 = 85,499.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,711.20/377,566.80 = 85,499.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,711.20x = 377,566.80 × 85,499.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,711.20x = 32,281,659,346.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,281,659,346.56/251,711.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,248.80

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