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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,928.79, 381,068.46 and 87,716.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,928.79, 381,068.46 and 87,716.79 is: 131,635.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,928.79 : 381,068.46 = 87,716.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,928.79/381,068.46 = 87,716.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,928.79x = 381,068.46 × 87,716.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,928.79x = 33,426,102,081.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,426,102,081.44/253,928.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,635.73

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