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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,823.85, 350,276.81 and 151,853.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,823.85, 350,276.81 and 151,853.63 is: 209,557.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,823.85 : 350,276.81 = 151,853.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,823.85/350,276.81 = 151,853.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,823.85x = 350,276.81 × 151,853.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,823.85x = 53,190,802,592.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,190,802,592.67/253,823.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,557.94

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