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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,227.88, 379,666.86 and 111,004.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,227.88, 379,666.86 and 111,004.84 is: 166,430.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,227.88 : 379,666.86 = 111,004.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,227.88/379,666.86 = 111,004.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,227.88x = 379,666.86 × 111,004.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,227.88x = 42,144,859,047.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,144,859,047.60/253,227.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,430.56

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