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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,361.08, 380,152.14 and 120,335.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,361.08, 380,152.14 and 120,335.32 is: 180,555.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,361.08 : 380,152.14 = 120,335.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,361.08/380,152.14 = 120,335.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,361.08x = 380,152.14 × 120,335.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,361.08x = 45,745,729,415.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,745,729,415.58/253,361.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,555.47

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