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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,903.70, 377,855.55 and 85,691.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,903.70, 377,855.55 and 85,691.70 is: 128,537.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,903.70 : 377,855.55 = 85,691.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,903.70/377,855.55 = 85,691.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,903.70x = 377,855.55 × 85,691.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,903.70x = 32,379,084,433.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,379,084,433.94/251,903.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,537.55

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