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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,222.10, 537,333.15 and 253,246.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,222.10, 537,333.15 and 253,246.10 is: 379,869.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,222.10 : 537,333.15 = 253,246.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,222.10/537,333.15 = 253,246.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,222.10x = 537,333.15 × 253,246.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,222.10x = 136,077,524,638.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,077,524,638.22/358,222.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,869.15

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