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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,279.68, 379,939.46 and 84,800.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,279.68, 379,939.46 and 84,800.71 is: 127,207.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,279.68 : 379,939.46 = 84,800.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,279.68/379,939.46 = 84,800.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,279.68x = 379,939.46 × 84,800.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,279.68x = 32,219,134,355.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,219,134,355.78/253,279.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,207.74

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