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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,738.43, 380,488.46 and 147,152.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,738.43, 380,488.46 and 147,152.68 is: 220,659.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,738.43 : 380,488.46 = 147,152.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,738.43/380,488.46 = 147,152.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,738.43x = 380,488.46 × 147,152.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,738.43x = 55,989,893,959.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,989,893,959.87/253,738.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,659.89

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