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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,581.58, 380,409.45 and 76,102.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,581.58, 380,409.45 and 76,102.61 is: 114,165.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,581.58 : 380,409.45 = 76,102.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,581.58/380,409.45 = 76,102.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,581.58x = 380,409.45 × 76,102.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,581.58x = 28,950,152,013.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,950,152,013.66/253,581.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,165.05

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