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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,419.89, 381,673.82 and 85,941.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,419.89, 381,673.82 and 85,941.44 is: 128,927.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,419.89 : 381,673.82 = 85,941.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,419.89/381,673.82 = 85,941.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,419.89x = 381,673.82 × 85,941.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,419.89x = 32,801,595,363.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,801,595,363.02/254,419.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,927.01

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