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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,000.23, 348,914.29 and 209,911.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,000.23, 348,914.29 and 209,911.50 is: 289,490.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,000.23 : 348,914.29 = 209,911.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,000.23/348,914.29 = 209,911.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,000.23x = 348,914.29 × 209,911.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,000.23x = 73,241,121,985.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,241,121,985.34/253,000.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,490.34

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