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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,744.76, 379,565.22 and 193,315.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,744.76, 379,565.22 and 193,315.99 is: 289,172.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,744.76 : 379,565.22 = 193,315.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,744.76/379,565.22 = 193,315.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,744.76x = 379,565.22 × 193,315.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,744.76x = 73,376,026,273.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,376,026,273.87/253,744.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,172.58

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