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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,018.70, 380,891.94 and 85,483.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,018.70, 380,891.94 and 85,483.02 is: 128,178.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,018.70 : 380,891.94 = 85,483.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,018.70/380,891.94 = 85,483.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,018.70x = 380,891.94 × 85,483.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,018.70x = 32,559,793,324.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,559,793,324.86/254,018.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,178.73

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