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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,448.28, 380,301.39 and 158,662.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,448.28, 380,301.39 and 158,662.26 is: 238,074.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,448.28 : 380,301.39 = 158,662.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,448.28/380,301.39 = 158,662.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,448.28x = 380,301.39 × 158,662.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,448.28x = 60,339,478,018.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,339,478,018.54/253,448.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,074.13

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