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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,646.94, 380,495.59 and 93,764.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,646.94, 380,495.59 and 93,764.78 is: 140,656.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,646.94 : 380,495.59 = 93,764.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,646.94/380,495.59 = 93,764.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,646.94x = 380,495.59 × 93,764.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,646.94x = 35,677,083,150.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,677,083,150.43/253,646.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,656.47

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