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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,779.99, 380,254.69 and 153,636.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,779.99, 380,254.69 and 153,636.65 is: 230,203.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,779.99 : 380,254.69 = 153,636.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,779.99/380,254.69 = 153,636.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,779.99x = 380,254.69 × 153,636.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,779.99x = 58,421,056,718.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,421,056,718.39/253,779.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,203.56

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