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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,089.25, 381,191.37 and 85,604.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,089.25, 381,191.37 and 85,604.99 is: 128,426.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,089.25 : 381,191.37 = 85,604.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,089.25/381,191.37 = 85,604.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,089.25x = 381,191.37 × 85,604.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,089.25x = 32,631,882,798.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,631,882,798.11/254,089.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,426.85

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