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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,635.84, 380,689.92 and 129,070.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,635.84, 380,689.92 and 129,070.08 is: 193,725.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,635.84 : 380,689.92 = 129,070.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,635.84/380,689.92 = 129,070.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,635.84x = 380,689.92 × 129,070.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,635.84x = 49,135,678,429.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,135,678,429.59/253,635.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,725.30

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