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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,747.88, 380,383.40 and 85,149.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,747.88, 380,383.40 and 85,149.96 is: 127,644.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,747.88 : 380,383.40 = 85,149.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,747.88/380,383.40 = 85,149.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,747.88x = 380,383.40 × 85,149.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,747.88x = 32,389,630,868.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,389,630,868.91/253,747.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,644.93

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