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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,741.82, 380,612.59 and 236,926.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,741.82, 380,612.59 and 236,926.71 is: 355,389.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,741.82 : 380,612.59 = 236,926.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,741.82/380,612.59 = 236,926.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,741.82x = 380,612.59 × 236,926.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,741.82x = 90,177,288,140.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,177,288,140.96/253,741.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,389.94

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