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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351,930.83, 527,886.00 and 85,687.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351,930.83, 527,886.00 and 85,687.50 is: 128,528.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351,930.83 : 527,886.00 = 85,687.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351,930.83/527,886.00 = 85,687.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351,930.83x = 527,886.00 × 85,687.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351,930.83x = 45,233,231,196.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,233,231,196.56/351,930.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,528.75

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