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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,682.94, 350,085.03 and 153,061.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,682.94, 350,085.03 and 153,061.50 is: 211,226.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,682.94 : 350,085.03 = 153,061.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,682.94/350,085.03 = 153,061.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,682.94x = 350,085.03 × 153,061.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,682.94x = 53,584,539,819.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,584,539,819.35/253,682.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,226.42

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