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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,977.49, 380,986.98 and 127,552.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,977.49, 380,986.98 and 127,552.71 is: 191,339.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,977.49 : 380,986.98 = 127,552.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,977.49/380,986.98 = 127,552.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,977.49x = 380,986.98 × 127,552.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,977.49x = 48,595,922,726.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,595,922,726.44/253,977.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,339.49

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