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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,973.80, 379,752.30 and 153,246.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,973.80, 379,752.30 and 153,246.60 is: 230,046.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,973.80 : 379,752.30 = 153,246.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,973.80/379,752.30 = 153,246.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,973.80x = 379,752.30 × 153,246.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,973.80x = 58,195,748,817.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,195,748,817.18/252,973.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,046.55

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