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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,990.24, 380,907.58 and 175,608.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,990.24, 380,907.58 and 175,608.16 is: 263,358.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,990.24 : 380,907.58 = 175,608.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,990.24/380,907.58 = 175,608.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,990.24x = 380,907.58 × 175,608.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,990.24x = 66,890,479,253.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,890,479,253.85/253,990.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,358.46

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