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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85,311, 127,713.69 and 63,223.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85,311, 127,713.69 and 63,223.47 is: 94,647.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85,311 : 127,713.69 = 63,223.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85,311/127,713.69 = 63,223.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85,311x = 127,713.69 × 63,223.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85,311x = 8,074,502,648.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,074,502,648.30/85,311
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,647.85

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