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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,780.16, 380,670.52 and 76,287.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,780.16, 380,670.52 and 76,287.15 is: 114,430.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,780.16 : 380,670.52 = 76,287.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,780.16/380,670.52 = 76,287.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,780.16x = 380,670.52 × 76,287.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,780.16x = 29,040,269,059.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,040,269,059.82/253,780.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,430.81

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