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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,078.23, 379,712.12 and 131,422.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,078.23, 379,712.12 and 131,422.95 is: 197,183.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,078.23 : 379,712.12 = 131,422.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,078.23/379,712.12 = 131,422.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,078.23x = 379,712.12 × 131,422.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,078.23x = 49,902,886,304.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,902,886,304.04/253,078.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,183.64

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