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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,132.52, 381,101.48 and 85,607.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,132.52, 381,101.48 and 85,607.56 is: 128,378.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,132.52 : 381,101.48 = 85,607.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,132.52/381,101.48 = 85,607.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,132.52x = 381,101.48 × 85,607.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,132.52x = 32,625,167,815.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,625,167,815.19/254,132.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,378.56

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