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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,543.20, 349,913.52 and 151,569

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,543.20, 349,913.52 and 151,569 is: 209,179.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,543.20 : 349,913.52 = 151,569 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,543.20/349,913.52 = 151,569/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,543.20x = 349,913.52 × 151,569
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,543.20x = 53,036,042,312.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,036,042,312.88/253,543.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,179.51

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