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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,635.60, 379,936.68 and 120,111

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,635.60, 379,936.68 and 120,111 is: 179,921.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,635.60 : 379,936.68 = 120,111 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,635.60/379,936.68 = 120,111/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,635.60x = 379,936.68 × 120,111
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,635.60x = 45,634,574,571.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,634,574,571.48/253,635.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,921.80

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