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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,525.55, 380,333.58 and 85,100.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,525.55, 380,333.58 and 85,100.73 is: 127,666.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,525.55 : 380,333.58 = 85,100.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,525.55/380,333.58 = 85,100.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,525.55x = 380,333.58 × 85,100.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,525.55x = 32,366,663,556.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,366,663,556.13/253,525.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,666.28

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