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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,293.37, 380,071.01 and 111,238.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,293.37, 380,071.01 and 111,238.49 is: 166,915.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,293.37 : 380,071.01 = 111,238.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,293.37/380,071.01 = 111,238.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,293.37x = 380,071.01 × 111,238.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,293.37x = 42,278,526,473.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,278,526,473.45/253,293.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,915.25

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