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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,982.35, 381,052.92 and 152,891.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,982.35, 381,052.92 and 152,891.11 is: 229,384.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,982.35 : 381,052.92 = 152,891.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,982.35/381,052.92 = 152,891.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,982.35x = 381,052.92 × 152,891.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,982.35x = 58,259,603,907.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,259,603,907.54/253,982.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,384.46

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