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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,173.99, 379,947.89 and 120,054.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,173.99, 379,947.89 and 120,054.69 is: 180,170.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,173.99 : 379,947.89 = 120,054.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,173.99/379,947.89 = 120,054.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,173.99x = 379,947.89 × 120,054.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,173.99x = 45,614,525,549.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,614,525,549.83/253,173.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,170.67

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