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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,352.37, 379,271.34 and 153,209.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,352.37, 379,271.34 and 153,209.64 is: 229,356.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,352.37 : 379,271.34 = 153,209.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,352.37/379,271.34 = 153,209.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,352.37x = 379,271.34 × 153,209.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,352.37x = 58,108,025,463.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,108,025,463.72/253,352.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,356.55

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