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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,958.22, 380,949.48 and 209,502.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,958.22, 380,949.48 and 209,502.54 is: 314,263.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,958.22 : 380,949.48 = 209,502.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,958.22/380,949.48 = 209,502.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,958.22x = 380,949.48 × 209,502.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,958.22x = 79,809,883,671.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,809,883,671.68/253,958.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,263.83

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