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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,505.40, 380,277.90 and 113,278.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,505.40, 380,277.90 and 113,278.20 is: 169,926.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,505.40 : 380,277.90 = 113,278.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,505.40/380,277.90 = 113,278.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,505.40x = 380,277.90 × 113,278.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,505.40x = 43,077,196,011.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,077,196,011.78/253,505.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,926.15

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