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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,935.29, 381,078.21 and 87,723.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,935.29, 381,078.21 and 87,723.29 is: 131,645.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,935.29 : 381,078.21 = 87,723.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,935.29/381,078.21 = 87,723.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,935.29x = 381,078.21 × 87,723.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,935.29x = 33,429,434,328.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,429,434,328.51/253,935.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,645.48

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