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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,761.90, 380,368.17 and 165,078.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,761.90, 380,368.17 and 165,078.78 is: 247,439.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,761.90 : 380,368.17 = 165,078.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,761.90/380,368.17 = 165,078.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,761.90x = 380,368.17 × 165,078.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,761.90x = 62,790,713,454.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,790,713,454.43/253,761.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,439.48

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