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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,866.48, 380,052.51 and 187,602.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,866.48, 380,052.51 and 187,602.24 is: 280,851.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,866.48 : 380,052.51 = 187,602.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,866.48/380,052.51 = 187,602.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,866.48x = 380,052.51 × 187,602.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,866.48x = 71,298,702,193.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,298,702,193.62/253,866.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,851.19

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