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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,700.25, 350,106.35 and 153,098.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,700.25, 350,106.35 and 153,098.25 is: 211,275.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,700.25 : 350,106.35 = 153,098.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,700.25/350,106.35 = 153,098.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,700.25x = 350,106.35 × 153,098.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,700.25x = 53,600,668,733.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,600,668,733.40/253,700.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,275.59

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