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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,985.62, 397,490.73 and 85,078.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,985.62, 397,490.73 and 85,078.38 is: 127,621.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,985.62 : 397,490.73 = 85,078.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,985.62/397,490.73 = 85,078.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,985.62x = 397,490.73 × 85,078.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,985.62x = 33,817,867,373.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,817,867,373.42/264,985.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,621.52

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