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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,103.96, 378,214.90 and 85,891.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,103.96, 378,214.90 and 85,891.96 is: 128,858.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,103.96 : 378,214.90 = 85,891.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,103.96/378,214.90 = 85,891.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,103.96x = 378,214.90 × 85,891.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,103.96x = 32,485,619,062.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,485,619,062.20/252,103.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,858.03

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