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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,778.68, 464,673.12 and 85,137.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,778.68, 464,673.12 and 85,137.72 is: 127,707.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,778.68 : 464,673.12 = 85,137.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,778.68/464,673.12 = 85,137.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,778.68x = 464,673.12 × 85,137.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,778.68x = 39,561,209,982.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,561,209,982.09/309,778.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,707.98

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