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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,349.37, 379,266.84 and 153,206.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,349.37, 379,266.84 and 153,206.64 is: 229,352.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,349.37 : 379,266.84 = 153,206.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,349.37/379,266.84 = 153,206.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,349.37x = 379,266.84 × 153,206.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,349.37x = 58,106,198,219.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,106,198,219.82/253,349.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,352.05

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