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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,995.57, 381,221.78 and 135,767.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,995.57, 381,221.78 and 135,767.97 is: 203,774.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,995.57 : 381,221.78 = 135,767.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,995.57/381,221.78 = 135,767.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,995.57x = 381,221.78 × 135,767.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,995.57x = 51,757,706,511.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,757,706,511.55/253,995.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,774.05

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