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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,183.41, 379,658.23 and 93,219.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,183.41, 379,658.23 and 93,219.17 is: 139,785.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,183.41 : 379,658.23 = 93,219.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,183.41/379,658.23 = 93,219.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,183.41x = 379,658.23 × 93,219.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,183.41x = 35,391,424,618.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,391,424,618.17/253,183.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,785.72

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