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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,131.80, 379,697.70 and 253,131.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,131.80, 379,697.70 and 253,131.80 is: 379,697.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,131.80 : 379,697.70 = 253,131.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,131.80/379,697.70 = 253,131.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,131.80x = 379,697.70 × 253,131.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,131.80x = 96,113,562,256.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,113,562,256.86/253,131.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,697.70

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