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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,321.26, 379,981.58 and 120,128.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,321.26, 379,981.58 and 120,128.86 is: 180,193.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,321.26 : 379,981.58 = 120,128.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,321.26/379,981.58 = 120,128.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,321.26x = 379,981.58 × 120,128.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,321.26x = 45,646,754,026.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,646,754,026.40/253,321.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,193.14

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