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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,681.69, 350,083.31 and 153,060.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,681.69, 350,083.31 and 153,060.25 is: 211,224.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,681.69 : 350,083.31 = 153,060.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,681.69/350,083.31 = 153,060.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,681.69x = 350,083.31 × 153,060.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,681.69x = 53,583,838,949.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,583,838,949.43/253,681.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,224.70

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