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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,160.40, 379,662.84 and 120,001.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,160.40, 379,662.84 and 120,001.26 is: 179,965.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,160.40 : 379,662.84 = 120,001.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,160.40/379,662.84 = 120,001.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,160.40x = 379,662.84 × 120,001.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,160.40x = 45,560,019,175.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,560,019,175.18/253,160.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,965.03

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