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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,359.96, 379,282.26 and 153,217.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,359.96, 379,282.26 and 153,217.08 is: 229,367.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,359.96 : 379,282.26 = 153,217.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,359.96/379,282.26 = 153,217.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,359.96x = 379,282.26 × 153,217.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,359.96x = 58,112,520,373.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,112,520,373.00/253,359.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,367.42

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