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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,975.97, 381,174.15 and 127,652.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,975.97, 381,174.15 and 127,652.42 is: 191,584.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,975.97 : 381,174.15 = 127,652.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,975.97/381,174.15 = 127,652.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,975.97x = 381,174.15 × 127,652.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,975.97x = 48,657,802,688.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,657,802,688.94/253,975.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,584.28

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