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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,796.52, 380,867.04 and 135,552.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,796.52, 380,867.04 and 135,552.72 is: 203,421.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,796.52 : 380,867.04 = 135,552.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,796.52/380,867.04 = 135,552.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,796.52x = 380,867.04 × 135,552.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,796.52x = 51,627,563,230.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,627,563,230.35/253,796.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,421.08

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