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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,379.38, 380,179.33 and 158,826.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,379.38, 380,179.33 and 158,826.26 is: 238,308.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,379.38 : 380,179.33 = 158,826.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,379.38/380,179.33 = 158,826.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,379.38x = 380,179.33 × 158,826.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,379.38x = 60,382,461,113.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,382,461,113.21/253,379.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,308.50

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