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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351,777.88, 527,661.78 and 85,537.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351,777.88, 527,661.78 and 85,537.72 is: 128,305.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351,777.88 : 527,661.78 = 85,537.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351,777.88/527,661.78 = 85,537.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351,777.88x = 527,661.78 × 85,537.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351,777.88x = 45,134,985,592.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,134,985,592.34/351,777.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,305.35

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