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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,919.35, 380,759.66 and 93,884.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,919.35, 380,759.66 and 93,884.72 is: 140,782.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,919.35 : 380,759.66 = 93,884.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,919.35/380,759.66 = 93,884.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,919.35x = 380,759.66 × 93,884.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,919.35x = 35,747,514,066.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,747,514,066.40/253,919.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,782.95

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