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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,022.28, 379,520.40 and 75,530.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,022.28, 379,520.40 and 75,530.76 is: 113,292.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,022.28 : 379,520.40 = 75,530.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,022.28/379,520.40 = 75,530.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,022.28x = 379,520.40 × 75,530.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,022.28x = 28,665,464,247.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,665,464,247.50/253,022.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,292.25

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