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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,596.16, 380,473.84 and 152,510.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,596.16, 380,473.84 and 152,510.56 is: 228,813.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,596.16 : 380,473.84 = 152,510.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,596.16/380,473.84 = 152,510.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,596.16x = 380,473.84 × 152,510.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,596.16x = 58,026,278,403.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,026,278,403.75/253,596.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,813.71

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