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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351,778.82, 527,660.93 and 85,540.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351,778.82, 527,660.93 and 85,540.73 is: 128,309.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351,778.82 : 527,660.93 = 85,540.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351,778.82/527,660.93 = 85,540.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351,778.82x = 527,660.93 × 85,540.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351,778.82x = 45,136,498,720.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,136,498,720.23/351,778.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,309.31

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