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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,977.60, 380,793.60 and 120,921.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,977.60, 380,793.60 and 120,921.60 is: 181,300.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,977.60 : 380,793.60 = 120,921.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,977.60/380,793.60 = 120,921.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,977.60x = 380,793.60 × 120,921.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,977.60x = 46,046,171,381.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,046,171,381.76/253,977.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,300.13

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