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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,106.20, 378,133.70 and 85,891.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,106.20, 378,133.70 and 85,891.80 is: 128,828.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,106.20 : 378,133.70 = 85,891.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,106.20/378,133.70 = 85,891.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,106.20x = 378,133.70 × 85,891.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,106.20x = 32,478,584,133.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,478,584,133.66/252,106.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,828.98

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