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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,033.20, 378,049.80 and 85,821.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,033.20, 378,049.80 and 85,821.20 is: 128,731.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,033.20 : 378,049.80 = 85,821.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,033.20/378,049.80 = 85,821.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,033.20x = 378,049.80 × 85,821.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,033.20x = 32,444,687,495.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,444,687,495.76/252,033.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,731.80

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