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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,742.35, 380,619.70 and 85,265.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,742.35, 380,619.70 and 85,265.11 is: 127,899.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,742.35 : 380,619.70 = 85,265.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,742.35/380,619.70 = 85,265.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,742.35x = 380,619.70 × 85,265.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,742.35x = 32,453,580,162.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,453,580,162.34/253,742.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,899.74

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