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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,940.08, 380,990.60 and 152,848.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,940.08, 380,990.60 and 152,848.84 is: 229,321.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,940.08 : 380,990.60 = 152,848.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,940.08/380,990.60 = 152,848.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,940.08x = 380,990.60 × 152,848.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,940.08x = 58,233,971,260.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,233,971,260.90/253,940.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,321.70

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