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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,849.62, 380,373.84 and 93,705.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,849.62, 380,373.84 and 93,705.12 is: 140,409.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,849.62 : 380,373.84 = 93,705.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,849.62/380,373.84 = 93,705.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,849.62x = 380,373.84 × 93,705.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,849.62x = 35,642,976,322.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,642,976,322.06/253,849.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,409.81

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