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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,996.56, 381,068.82 and 113,722.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,996.56, 381,068.82 and 113,722.38 is: 170,616.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,996.56 : 381,068.82 = 113,722.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,996.56/381,068.82 = 113,722.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,996.56x = 381,068.82 × 113,722.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,996.56x = 43,336,053,154.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,336,053,154.19/253,996.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,616.69

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