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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,134.46, 379,514.22 and 153,271.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,134.46, 379,514.22 and 153,271.18 is: 229,793.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,134.46 : 379,514.22 = 153,271.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,134.46/379,514.22 = 153,271.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,134.46x = 379,514.22 × 153,271.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,134.46x = 58,168,592,326.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,168,592,326.18/253,134.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,793.26

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