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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,237.60, 537,356.40 and 253,261.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,237.60, 537,356.40 and 253,261.60 is: 379,892.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,237.60 : 537,356.40 = 253,261.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,237.60/537,356.40 = 253,261.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,237.60x = 537,356.40 × 253,261.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,237.60x = 136,091,741,634.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,091,741,634.24/358,237.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,892.40

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