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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,551.40, 380,327.10 and 237,999.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,551.40, 380,327.10 and 237,999.40 is: 356,999.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,551.40 : 380,327.10 = 237,999.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,551.40/380,327.10 = 237,999.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,551.40x = 380,327.10 × 237,999.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,551.40x = 90,517,621,603.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,517,621,603.74/253,551.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,999.10

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