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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,909.70, 377,864.55 and 85,697.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,909.70, 377,864.55 and 85,697.70 is: 128,546.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,909.70 : 377,864.55 = 85,697.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,909.70/377,864.55 = 85,697.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,909.70x = 377,864.55 × 85,697.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,909.70x = 32,382,122,846.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,382,122,846.54/251,909.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,546.55

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