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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,711.70, 377,567.55 and 85,499.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,711.70, 377,567.55 and 85,499.70 is: 128,249.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,711.70 : 377,567.55 = 85,499.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,711.70/377,567.55 = 85,499.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,711.70x = 377,567.55 × 85,499.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,711.70x = 32,281,912,254.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,281,912,254.74/251,711.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,249.55

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