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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,163.68, 379,603.36 and 84,595.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,163.68, 379,603.36 and 84,595.20 is: 126,845.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,163.68 : 379,603.36 = 84,595.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,163.68/379,603.36 = 84,595.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,163.68x = 379,603.36 × 84,595.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,163.68x = 32,112,622,159.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,112,622,159.87/253,163.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,845.30

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