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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,291.65, 379,438.19 and 205,960.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,291.65, 379,438.19 and 205,960.17 is: 308,534.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,291.65 : 379,438.19 = 205,960.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,291.65/379,438.19 = 205,960.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,291.65x = 379,438.19 × 205,960.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,291.65x = 78,149,154,116.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,149,154,116.89/253,291.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,534.27

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