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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,870.47, 380,405.16 and 93,726.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,870.47, 380,405.16 and 93,726.18 is: 140,441.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,870.47 : 380,405.16 = 93,726.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,870.47/380,405.16 = 93,726.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,870.47x = 380,405.16 × 93,726.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,870.47x = 35,653,922,499.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,653,922,499.09/253,870.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,441.39

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