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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,026.70, 378,040.05 and 85,814.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,026.70, 378,040.05 and 85,814.70 is: 128,722.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,026.70 : 378,040.05 = 85,814.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,026.70/378,040.05 = 85,814.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,026.70x = 378,040.05 × 85,814.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,026.70x = 32,441,393,478.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,441,393,478.74/252,026.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,722.05

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