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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,282.88, 379,944.36 and 84,804.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,282.88, 379,944.36 and 84,804.08 is: 127,212.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,282.88 : 379,944.36 = 84,804.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,282.88/379,944.36 = 84,804.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,282.88x = 379,944.36 × 84,804.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,282.88x = 32,220,831,900.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,220,831,900.99/253,282.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,212.83

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