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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,722.78, 380,627.94 and 85,259.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,722.78, 380,627.94 and 85,259.28 is: 127,903.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,722.78 : 380,627.94 = 85,259.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,722.78/380,627.94 = 85,259.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,722.78x = 380,627.94 × 85,259.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,722.78x = 32,452,064,112.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,452,064,112.28/253,722.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,903.63

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