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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,676.28, 380,558.12 and 85,212.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,676.28, 380,558.12 and 85,212.80 is: 127,833.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,676.28 : 380,558.12 = 85,212.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,676.28/380,558.12 = 85,212.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,676.28x = 380,558.12 × 85,212.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,676.28x = 32,428,422,967.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,428,422,967.94/253,676.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,833.88

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