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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,265.40, 379,898.10 and 251,515.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,265.40, 379,898.10 and 251,515.80 is: 377,273.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,265.40 : 379,898.10 = 251,515.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,265.40/379,898.10 = 251,515.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,265.40x = 379,898.10 × 251,515.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,265.40x = 95,550,374,539.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,550,374,539.98/253,265.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,273.70

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