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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,832.03, 380,649.63 and 135,438.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,832.03, 380,649.63 and 135,438.79 is: 203,105.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,832.03 : 380,649.63 = 135,438.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,832.03/380,649.63 = 135,438.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,832.03x = 380,649.63 × 135,438.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,832.03x = 51,554,725,301.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,554,725,301.15/253,832.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,105.67

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