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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,741.85, 380,618.95 and 85,264.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,741.85, 380,618.95 and 85,264.61 is: 127,898.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,741.85 : 380,618.95 = 85,264.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,741.85/380,618.95 = 85,264.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,741.85x = 380,618.95 × 85,264.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,741.85x = 32,453,325,904.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,453,325,904.04/253,741.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,898.99

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