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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,200.60, 379,800.90 and 158,722.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,200.60, 379,800.90 and 158,722.20 is: 238,083.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,200.60 : 379,800.90 = 158,722.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,200.60/379,800.90 = 158,722.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,200.60x = 379,800.90 × 158,722.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,200.60x = 60,282,834,409.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,282,834,409.98/253,200.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,083.30

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