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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,813.29, 380,452.02 and 85,173.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,813.29, 380,452.02 and 85,173.72 is: 127,670.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,813.29 : 380,452.02 = 85,173.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,813.29/380,452.02 = 85,173.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,813.29x = 380,452.02 × 85,173.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,813.29x = 32,404,513,824.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,404,513,824.91/253,813.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,670.67

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