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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,160.18, 381,129.53 and 85,649.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,160.18, 381,129.53 and 85,649.09 is: 128,436.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,160.18 : 381,129.53 = 85,649.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,160.18/381,129.53 = 85,649.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,160.18x = 381,129.53 × 85,649.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,160.18x = 32,643,395,082.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,643,395,082.73/254,160.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,436.31

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