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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,180.60, 537,270.90 and 253,204.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,180.60, 537,270.90 and 253,204.60 is: 379,806.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,180.60 : 537,270.90 = 253,204.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,180.60/537,270.90 = 253,204.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,180.60x = 537,270.90 × 253,204.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,180.60x = 136,039,463,326.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,039,463,326.14/358,180.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,806.90

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