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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,947.33, 381,001.46 and 152,856.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,947.33, 381,001.46 and 152,856.09 is: 229,332.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,947.33 : 381,001.46 = 152,856.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,947.33/381,001.46 = 152,856.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,947.33x = 381,001.46 × 152,856.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,947.33x = 58,238,392,695.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,238,392,695.61/253,947.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,332.57

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