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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,308.33, 380,008.80 and 84,812.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,308.33, 380,008.80 and 84,812.13 is: 127,233.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,308.33 : 380,008.80 = 84,812.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,308.33/380,008.80 = 84,812.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,308.33x = 380,008.80 × 84,812.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,308.33x = 32,229,355,746.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,229,355,746.74/253,308.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,233.70

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