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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,218.41, 379,184.82 and 151,952.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,218.41, 379,184.82 and 151,952.79 is: 227,543.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,218.41 : 379,184.82 = 151,952.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,218.41/379,184.82 = 151,952.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,218.41x = 379,184.82 × 151,952.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,218.41x = 57,618,191,324.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,618,191,324.65/253,218.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,543.46

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