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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,837.70, 377,756.55 and 85,625.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,837.70, 377,756.55 and 85,625.70 is: 128,438.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,837.70 : 377,756.55 = 85,625.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,837.70/377,756.55 = 85,625.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,837.70x = 377,756.55 × 85,625.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,837.70x = 32,345,669,023.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,345,669,023.34/251,837.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,438.55

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