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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,766.32, 380,655.68 and 85,289.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,766.32, 380,655.68 and 85,289.12 is: 127,935.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,766.32 : 380,655.68 = 85,289.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,766.32/380,655.68 = 85,289.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,766.32x = 380,655.68 × 85,289.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,766.32x = 32,465,787,970.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,465,787,970.20/253,766.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,935.76

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