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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,663.24, 380,511.26 and 85,176.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,663.24, 380,511.26 and 85,176.76 is: 127,770.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,663.24 : 380,511.26 = 85,176.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,663.24/380,511.26 = 85,176.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,663.24x = 380,511.26 × 85,176.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,663.24x = 32,410,716,270.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,410,716,270.32/253,663.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,770.65

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