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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,196.41, 379,738.12 and 75,680.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,196.41, 379,738.12 and 75,680.36 is: 113,503.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,196.41 : 379,738.12 = 75,680.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,196.41/379,738.12 = 75,680.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,196.41x = 379,738.12 × 75,680.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,196.41x = 28,738,717,627.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,738,717,627.32/253,196.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,503.65

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