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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,177.98, 381,000.92 and 85,640.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,177.98, 381,000.92 and 85,640.08 is: 128,370.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,177.98 : 381,000.92 = 85,640.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,177.98/381,000.92 = 85,640.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,177.98x = 381,000.92 × 85,640.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,177.98x = 32,628,949,268.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,628,949,268.87/254,177.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,370.48

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