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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,914.30, 380,968.65 and 249,929.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,914.30, 380,968.65 and 249,929.10 is: 374,989.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,914.30 : 380,968.65 = 249,929.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,914.30/380,968.65 = 249,929.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,914.30x = 380,968.65 × 249,929.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,914.30x = 95,215,151,822.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,215,151,822.72/253,914.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,989.32

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