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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,078.08, 381,133.04 and 85,584.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,078.08, 381,133.04 and 85,584.56 is: 128,382.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,078.08 : 381,133.04 = 85,584.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,078.08/381,133.04 = 85,584.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,078.08x = 381,133.04 × 85,584.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,078.08x = 32,619,103,529.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,619,103,529.86/254,078.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,382.20

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