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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351,886.08, 527,821.70 and 85,648.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351,886.08, 527,821.70 and 85,648.08 is: 128,470.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351,886.08 : 527,821.70 = 85,648.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351,886.08/527,821.70 = 85,648.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351,886.08x = 527,821.70 × 85,648.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351,886.08x = 45,206,915,187.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,206,915,187.34/351,886.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,470.31

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