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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,429.53, 349,695.12 and 153,922.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,429.53, 349,695.12 and 153,922.35 is: 212,389.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,429.53 : 349,695.12 = 153,922.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,429.53/349,695.12 = 153,922.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,429.53x = 349,695.12 × 153,922.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,429.53x = 53,825,893,884.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,825,893,884.32/253,429.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,389.99

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