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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,218.78, 379,185.39 and 151,953.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,218.78, 379,185.39 and 151,953.17 is: 227,544.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,218.78 : 379,185.39 = 151,953.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,218.78/379,185.39 = 151,953.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,218.78x = 379,185.39 × 151,953.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,218.78x = 57,618,420,132.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,618,420,132.26/253,218.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,544.02

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