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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,916.80, 380,972.40 and 249,931.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,916.80, 380,972.40 and 249,931.60 is: 374,993.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,916.80 : 380,972.40 = 249,931.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,916.80/380,972.40 = 249,931.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,916.80x = 380,972.40 × 249,931.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,916.80x = 95,217,041,487.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,217,041,487.84/253,916.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,993.07

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