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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,107.78, 379,668.48 and 110,879.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,107.78, 379,668.48 and 110,879.88 is: 166,322.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,107.78 : 379,668.48 = 110,879.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,107.78/379,668.48 = 110,879.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,107.78x = 379,668.48 × 110,879.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,107.78x = 42,097,595,502.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,097,595,502.18/253,107.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,322.80

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