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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,629.76, 380,447.88 and 120,523

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,629.76, 380,447.88 and 120,523 is: 180,786.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,629.76 : 380,447.88 = 120,523 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,629.76/380,447.88 = 120,523/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,629.76x = 380,447.88 × 120,523
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,629.76x = 45,852,719,841.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,852,719,841.24/253,629.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,786.04

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