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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,296.64, 380,634.24 and 135,051.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,296.64, 380,634.24 and 135,051.52 is: 202,944.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,296.64 : 380,634.24 = 135,051.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,296.64/380,634.24 = 135,051.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,296.64x = 380,634.24 × 135,051.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,296.64x = 51,405,232,676.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,405,232,676.04/253,296.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,944.79

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