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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,552.14, 380,407.79 and 152,466.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,552.14, 380,407.79 and 152,466.57 is: 228,747.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,552.14 : 380,407.79 = 152,466.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,552.14/380,407.79 = 152,466.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,552.14x = 380,407.79 × 152,466.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,552.14x = 57,999,471,323.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,999,471,323.75/253,552.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,747.71

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