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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,430.47, 379,502.82 and 152,165.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,430.47, 379,502.82 and 152,165.99 is: 227,862.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,430.47 : 379,502.82 = 152,165.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,430.47/379,502.82 = 152,165.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,430.47x = 379,502.82 × 152,165.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,430.47x = 57,747,423,261.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,747,423,261.85/253,430.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,862.98

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