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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85,430.60, 128,145.90 and 76,974.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85,430.60, 128,145.90 and 76,974.20 is: 115,461.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85,430.60 : 128,145.90 = 76,974.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85,430.60/128,145.90 = 76,974.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85,430.60x = 128,145.90 × 76,974.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85,430.60x = 9,863,928,135.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,863,928,135.78/85,430.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,461.30

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