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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,377.66, 380,176.71 and 158,824.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,377.66, 380,176.71 and 158,824.51 is: 238,305.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,377.66 : 380,176.71 = 158,824.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,377.66/380,176.71 = 158,824.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,377.66x = 380,176.71 × 158,824.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,377.66x = 60,381,379,679.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,381,379,679.16/253,377.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,305.85

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