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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,078.24, 381,174.87 and 85,593.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,078.24, 381,174.87 and 85,593.96 is: 128,410.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,078.24 : 381,174.87 = 85,593.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,078.24/381,174.87 = 85,593.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,078.24x = 381,174.87 × 85,593.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,078.24x = 32,626,266,896.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,626,266,896.76/254,078.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,410.32

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