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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,216.53, 379,182.02 and 151,950.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,216.53, 379,182.02 and 151,950.92 is: 227,540.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,216.53 : 379,182.02 = 151,950.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,216.53/379,182.02 = 151,950.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,216.53x = 379,182.02 × 151,950.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,216.53x = 57,617,054,130.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,617,054,130.79/253,216.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,540.65

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