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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,168.64, 380,986.95 and 85,630.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,168.64, 380,986.95 and 85,630.73 is: 128,356.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,168.64 : 380,986.95 = 85,630.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,168.64/380,986.95 = 85,630.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,168.64x = 380,986.95 × 85,630.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,168.64x = 32,624,188,744.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,624,188,744.04/254,168.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,356.47

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