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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351,275.42, 526,914.49 and 85,035.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351,275.42, 526,914.49 and 85,035.50 is: 127,553.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351,275.42 : 526,914.49 = 85,035.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351,275.42/526,914.49 = 85,035.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351,275.42x = 526,914.49 × 85,035.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351,275.42x = 44,806,437,114.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,806,437,114.40/351,275.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,553.58

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