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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,506.20, 413,186.40 and 85,966.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,506.20, 413,186.40 and 85,966.20 is: 128,926.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,506.20 : 413,186.40 = 85,966.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,506.20/413,186.40 = 85,966.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,506.20x = 413,186.40 × 85,966.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,506.20x = 35,520,064,699.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,520,064,699.68/275,506.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,926.55

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