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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,601.86, 379,863.30 and 205,993.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,601.86, 379,863.30 and 205,993.30 is: 308,551.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,601.86 : 379,863.30 = 205,993.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,601.86/379,863.30 = 205,993.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,601.86x = 379,863.30 × 205,993.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,601.86x = 78,249,294,715.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,249,294,715.89/253,601.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,551.74

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