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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,387.60, 379,862.70 and 128,728.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,387.60, 379,862.70 and 128,728.60 is: 192,981.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,387.60 : 379,862.70 = 128,728.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,387.60/379,862.70 = 128,728.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,387.60x = 379,862.70 × 128,728.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,387.60x = 48,899,193,563.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,899,193,563.22/253,387.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,981.79

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