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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,756.40, 380,359.92 and 165,073.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,756.40, 380,359.92 and 165,073.28 is: 247,431.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,756.40 : 380,359.92 = 165,073.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,756.40/380,359.92 = 165,073.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,756.40x = 380,359.92 × 165,073.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,756.40x = 62,787,259,574.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,787,259,574.94/253,756.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,431.24

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