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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,032.98, 379,242.58 and 185,850.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,032.98, 379,242.58 and 185,850.16 is: 278,549.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,032.98 : 379,242.58 = 185,850.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,032.98/379,242.58 = 185,850.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,032.98x = 379,242.58 × 185,850.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,032.98x = 70,482,294,171.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,482,294,171.81/253,032.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,549.83

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