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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,272.85, 381,257.07 and 85,789.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,272.85, 381,257.07 and 85,789.46 is: 128,632.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,272.85 : 381,257.07 = 85,789.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,272.85/381,257.07 = 85,789.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,272.85x = 381,257.07 × 85,789.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,272.85x = 32,707,838,156.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,707,838,156.48/254,272.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,632.84

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