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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,962.64, 381,001.37 and 127,663.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,962.64, 381,001.37 and 127,663.39 is: 191,523.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,962.64 : 381,001.37 = 127,663.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,962.64/381,001.37 = 127,663.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,962.64x = 381,001.37 × 127,663.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,962.64x = 48,639,927,044.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,639,927,044.89/253,962.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,523.95

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