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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,377.88, 380,177.08 and 158,824.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,377.88, 380,177.08 and 158,824.76 is: 238,306.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,377.88 : 380,177.08 = 158,824.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,377.88/380,177.08 = 158,824.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,377.88x = 380,177.08 × 158,824.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,377.88x = 60,381,533,488.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,381,533,488.50/253,377.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,306.25

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