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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,777.70, 377,666.55 and 85,565.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,777.70, 377,666.55 and 85,565.70 is: 128,348.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,777.70 : 377,666.55 = 85,565.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,777.70/377,666.55 = 85,565.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,777.70x = 377,666.55 × 85,565.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,777.70x = 32,315,302,717.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,315,302,717.34/251,777.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,348.55

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