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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,908.39, 380,899.50 and 135,515.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,908.39, 380,899.50 and 135,515.15 is: 203,292.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,908.39 : 380,899.50 = 135,515.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,908.39/380,899.50 = 135,515.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,908.39x = 380,899.50 × 135,515.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,908.39x = 51,617,652,877.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,617,652,877.43/253,908.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,292.43

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