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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,157.93, 381,126.14 and 85,646.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,157.93, 381,126.14 and 85,646.85 is: 128,432.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,157.93 : 381,126.14 = 85,646.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,157.93/381,126.14 = 85,646.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,157.93x = 381,126.14 × 85,646.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,157.93x = 32,642,252,915.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,642,252,915.42/254,157.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,432.95

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