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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,565.38, 380,540.81 and 93,792.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,565.38, 380,540.81 and 93,792.48 is: 140,760.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,565.38 : 380,540.81 = 93,792.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,565.38/380,540.81 = 93,792.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,565.38x = 380,540.81 × 93,792.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,565.38x = 35,691,866,311.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,691,866,311.11/253,565.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,760.01

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