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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,127.26, 381,093.62 and 85,602.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,127.26, 381,093.62 and 85,602.30 is: 128,370.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,127.26 : 381,093.62 = 85,602.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,127.26/381,093.62 = 85,602.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,127.26x = 381,093.62 × 85,602.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,127.26x = 32,622,489,959.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,622,489,959.31/254,127.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,370.69

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