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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,042.80, 465,064.20 and 85,437.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,042.80, 465,064.20 and 85,437.90 is: 128,156.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,042.80 : 465,064.20 = 85,437.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,042.80/465,064.20 = 85,437.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,042.80x = 465,064.20 × 85,437.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,042.80x = 39,734,108,613.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,734,108,613.18/310,042.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,156.85

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