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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,338.37, 379,792.92 and 111,075.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,338.37, 379,792.92 and 111,075.83 is: 166,519.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,338.37 : 379,792.92 = 111,075.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,338.37/379,792.92 = 111,075.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,338.37x = 379,792.92 × 111,075.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,338.37x = 42,185,812,195.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,185,812,195.85/253,338.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,519.64

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