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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,875.56, 380,845.74 and 85,323.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,875.56, 380,845.74 and 85,323.56 is: 127,996.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,875.56 : 380,845.74 = 85,323.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,875.56/380,845.74 = 85,323.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,875.56x = 380,845.74 × 85,323.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,875.56x = 32,495,114,347.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,495,114,347.63/253,875.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,996.23

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