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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,195.66, 379,736.99 and 75,679.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,195.66, 379,736.99 and 75,679.60 is: 113,502.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,195.66 : 379,736.99 = 75,679.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,195.66/379,736.99 = 75,679.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,195.66x = 379,736.99 × 75,679.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,195.66x = 28,738,343,508.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,738,343,508.40/253,195.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,502.51

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