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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,114.04, 379,775.82 and 110,885.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,114.04, 379,775.82 and 110,885.74 is: 166,374.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,114.04 : 379,775.82 = 110,885.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,114.04/379,775.82 = 110,885.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,114.04x = 379,775.82 × 110,885.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,114.04x = 42,111,722,834.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,111,722,834.81/253,114.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,374.50

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