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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,152.80, 379,729.20 and 253,152.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,152.80, 379,729.20 and 253,152.80 is: 379,729.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,152.80 : 379,729.20 = 253,152.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,152.80/379,729.20 = 253,152.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,152.80x = 379,729.20 × 253,152.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,152.80x = 96,129,510,221.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,129,510,221.76/253,152.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,729.20

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