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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,979.85, 381,049.17 and 152,888.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,979.85, 381,049.17 and 152,888.61 is: 229,380.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,979.85 : 381,049.17 = 152,888.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,979.85/381,049.17 = 152,888.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,979.85x = 381,049.17 × 152,888.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,979.85x = 58,258,077,942.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,258,077,942.95/253,979.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,380.71

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