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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,639.22, 380,502.56 and 85,175.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,639.22, 380,502.56 and 85,175.75 is: 127,778.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,639.22 : 380,502.56 = 85,175.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,639.22/380,502.56 = 85,175.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,639.22x = 380,502.56 × 85,175.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,639.22x = 32,409,592,089.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,409,592,089.12/253,639.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,778.32

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