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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,741.26, 502,111.62 and 85,423.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,741.26, 502,111.62 and 85,423.26 is: 128,134.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,741.26 : 502,111.62 = 85,423.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,741.26/502,111.62 = 85,423.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,741.26x = 502,111.62 × 85,423.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,741.26x = 42,892,011,464.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,892,011,464.28/334,741.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,134.82

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