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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,082.88, 381,142.88 and 85,603.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,082.88, 381,142.88 and 85,603.52 is: 128,411.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,082.88 : 381,142.88 = 85,603.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,082.88/381,142.88 = 85,603.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,082.88x = 381,142.88 × 85,603.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,082.88x = 32,627,172,150.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,627,172,150.94/254,082.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,411.53

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