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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,379.88, 380,180.08 and 158,826.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,379.88, 380,180.08 and 158,826.76 is: 238,309.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,379.88 : 380,180.08 = 158,826.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,379.88/380,180.08 = 158,826.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,379.88x = 380,180.08 × 158,826.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,379.88x = 60,382,770,322.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,382,770,322.94/253,379.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,309.25

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