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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,279.80, 388,919.70 and 253,447.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,279.80, 388,919.70 and 253,447.80 is: 380,171.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,279.80 : 388,919.70 = 253,447.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,279.80/388,919.70 = 253,447.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,279.80x = 388,919.70 × 253,447.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,279.80x = 98,570,842,341.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,570,842,341.66/259,279.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,171.70

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