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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,597.10, 379,856.16 and 205,988.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,597.10, 379,856.16 and 205,988.54 is: 308,544.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,597.10 : 379,856.16 = 205,988.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,597.10/379,856.16 = 205,988.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,597.10x = 379,856.16 × 205,988.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,597.10x = 78,246,013,909.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,246,013,909.13/253,597.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,544.60

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