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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,412.79, 380,131.82 and 75,902.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,412.79, 380,131.82 and 75,902.88 is: 113,858.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,412.79 : 380,131.82 = 75,902.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,412.79/380,131.82 = 75,902.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,412.79x = 380,131.82 × 75,902.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,412.79x = 28,853,099,917.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,853,099,917.64/253,412.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,858.10

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