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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,252.80, 379,879.20 and 194,203.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,252.80, 379,879.20 and 194,203.80 is: 291,305.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,252.80 : 379,879.20 = 194,203.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,252.80/379,879.20 = 194,203.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,252.80x = 379,879.20 × 194,203.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,252.80x = 73,773,984,180.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,773,984,180.96/253,252.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,305.70

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