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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,933.29, 381,075.21 and 87,721.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,933.29, 381,075.21 and 87,721.29 is: 131,642.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,933.29 : 381,075.21 = 87,721.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,933.29/381,075.21 = 87,721.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,933.29x = 381,075.21 × 87,721.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,933.29x = 33,428,409,008.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,428,409,008.22/253,933.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,642.48

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