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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,111.80, 378,167.70 and 85,899.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,111.80, 378,167.70 and 85,899.80 is: 128,849.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,111.80 : 378,167.70 = 85,899.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,111.80/378,167.70 = 85,899.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,111.80x = 378,167.70 × 85,899.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,111.80x = 32,484,529,796.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,484,529,796.46/252,111.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,849.70

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