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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,640.40, 380,460.60 and 129,224.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,640.40, 380,460.60 and 129,224.40 is: 193,836.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,640.40 : 380,460.60 = 129,224.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,640.40/380,460.60 = 129,224.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,640.40x = 380,460.60 × 129,224.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,640.40x = 49,164,792,758.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,164,792,758.64/253,640.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,836.60

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