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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,003.55, 380,738.60 and 85,465.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,003.55, 380,738.60 and 85,465.37 is: 128,108.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,003.55 : 380,738.60 = 85,465.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,003.55/380,738.60 = 85,465.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,003.55x = 380,738.60 × 85,465.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,003.55x = 32,539,965,322.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,539,965,322.28/254,003.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,108.31

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