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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,057.44, 380,177.92 and 217,628.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,057.44, 380,177.92 and 217,628.08 is: 326,951.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,057.44 : 380,177.92 = 217,628.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,057.44/380,177.92 = 217,628.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,057.44x = 380,177.92 × 217,628.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,057.44x = 82,737,390,787.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,737,390,787.99/253,057.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,951.03

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