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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,395.26, 379,980.81 and 75,869.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,395.26, 379,980.81 and 75,869.18 is: 113,770.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,395.26 : 379,980.81 = 75,869.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,395.26/379,980.81 = 75,869.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,395.26x = 379,980.81 × 75,869.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,395.26x = 28,828,833,420.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,828,833,420.39/253,395.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,770.21

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