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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,145.91, 483,181.34 and 85,506.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,145.91, 483,181.34 and 85,506.98 is: 128,250.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,145.91 : 483,181.34 = 85,506.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,145.91/483,181.34 = 85,506.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,145.91x = 483,181.34 × 85,506.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,145.91x = 41,315,374,332.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,315,374,332.31/322,145.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,250.50

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