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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,396.95, 379,832.98 and 208,552.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,396.95, 379,832.98 and 208,552.51 is: 312,612.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,396.95 : 379,832.98 = 208,552.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,396.95/379,832.98 = 208,552.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,396.95x = 379,832.98 × 208,552.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,396.95x = 79,215,121,359.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,215,121,359.78/253,396.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,612.77

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