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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,977.42, 350,499.93 and 151,983.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,977.42, 350,499.93 and 151,983.48 is: 209,743.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,977.42 : 350,499.93 = 151,983.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,977.42/350,499.93 = 151,983.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,977.42x = 350,499.93 × 151,983.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,977.42x = 53,270,199,845.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,270,199,845.59/253,977.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,743.84

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