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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,243.25, 381,419.55 and 85,767.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,243.25, 381,419.55 and 85,767.71 is: 128,670.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,243.25 : 381,419.55 = 85,767.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,243.25/381,419.55 = 85,767.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,243.25x = 381,419.55 × 85,767.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,243.25x = 32,713,479,445.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,713,479,445.63/254,243.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,670.00

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