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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,179.60, 537,269.40 and 253,203.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,179.60, 537,269.40 and 253,203.60 is: 379,805.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,179.60 : 537,269.40 = 253,203.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,179.60/537,269.40 = 253,203.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,179.60x = 537,269.40 × 253,203.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,179.60x = 136,038,546,249.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,038,546,249.84/358,179.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,805.40

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