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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,333.80, 380,000.70 and 153,606.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,333.80, 380,000.70 and 153,606.60 is: 230,409.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,333.80 : 380,000.70 = 153,606.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,333.80/380,000.70 = 153,606.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,333.80x = 380,000.70 × 153,606.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,333.80x = 58,370,615,524.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,370,615,524.62/253,333.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,409.90

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