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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,098.47, 379,752.50 and 110,870.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,098.47, 379,752.50 and 110,870.27 is: 166,351.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,098.47 : 379,752.50 = 110,870.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,098.47/379,752.50 = 110,870.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,098.47x = 379,752.50 × 110,870.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,098.47x = 42,103,262,010.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,103,262,010.66/253,098.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,351.31

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