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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351,882.81, 527,816.82 and 85,644.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351,882.81, 527,816.82 and 85,644.81 is: 128,465.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351,882.81 : 527,816.82 = 85,644.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351,882.81/527,816.82 = 85,644.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351,882.81x = 527,816.82 × 85,644.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351,882.81x = 45,204,771,263.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,204,771,263.70/351,882.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,465.42

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