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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,558.71, 380,530.89 and 93,785.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,558.71, 380,530.89 and 93,785.82 is: 140,750.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,558.71 : 380,530.89 = 93,785.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,558.71/380,530.89 = 93,785.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,558.71x = 380,530.89 × 93,785.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,558.71x = 35,688,401,553.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,688,401,553.98/253,558.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,750.05

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