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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,395.27, 380,060.10 and 84,875.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,395.27, 380,060.10 and 84,875.99 is: 127,302.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,395.27 : 380,060.10 = 84,875.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,395.27/380,060.10 = 84,875.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,395.27x = 380,060.10 × 84,875.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,395.27x = 32,257,975,346.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,257,975,346.70/253,395.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,302.99

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