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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,755.60, 380,633.40 and 209,432.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,755.60, 380,633.40 and 209,432.40 is: 314,148.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,755.60 : 380,633.40 = 209,432.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,755.60/380,633.40 = 209,432.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,755.60x = 380,633.40 × 209,432.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,755.60x = 79,716,966,482.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,716,966,482.16/253,755.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,148.60

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