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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,204.40, 379,806.60 and 163,974.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,204.40, 379,806.60 and 163,974.80 is: 245,962.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,204.40 : 379,806.60 = 163,974.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,204.40/379,806.60 = 163,974.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,204.40x = 379,806.60 × 163,974.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,204.40x = 62,278,711,273.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,278,711,273.68/253,204.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,962.20

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