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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,557.14, 380,415.30 and 152,471.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,557.14, 380,415.30 and 152,471.58 is: 228,755.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,557.14 : 380,415.30 = 152,471.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,557.14/380,415.30 = 152,471.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,557.14x = 380,415.30 × 152,471.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,557.14x = 58,002,521,847.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,002,521,847.17/253,557.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,755.23

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