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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,308.78, 379,712.79 and 163,296.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,308.78, 379,712.79 and 163,296.72 is: 244,783.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,308.78 : 379,712.79 = 163,296.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,308.78/379,712.79 = 163,296.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,308.78x = 379,712.79 × 163,296.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,308.78x = 62,005,853,149.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,005,853,149.05/253,308.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,783.67

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