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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,677.44, 350,077.44 and 153,056

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,677.44, 350,077.44 and 153,056 is: 211,218.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,677.44 : 350,077.44 = 153,056 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,677.44/350,077.44 = 153,056/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,677.44x = 350,077.44 × 153,056
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,677.44x = 53,581,452,656.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,581,452,656.64/253,677.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,218.83

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