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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,446.46, 380,254.14 and 84,983.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,446.46, 380,254.14 and 84,983.44 is: 127,503.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,446.46 : 380,254.14 = 84,983.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,446.46/380,254.14 = 84,983.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,446.46x = 380,254.14 × 84,983.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,446.46x = 32,315,304,891.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,315,304,891.44/253,446.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,503.48

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