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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,136.70, 379,709.55 and 75,645.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,136.70, 379,709.55 and 75,645.90 is: 113,470.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,136.70 : 379,709.55 = 75,645.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,136.70/379,709.55 = 75,645.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,136.70x = 379,709.55 × 75,645.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,136.70x = 28,723,470,648.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,723,470,648.35/253,136.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,470.19

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