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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,828.42, 560,168.34 and 253,729.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,828.42, 560,168.34 and 253,729.18 is: 380,203.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,828.42 : 560,168.34 = 253,729.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,828.42/560,168.34 = 253,729.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,828.42x = 560,168.34 × 253,729.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,828.42x = 142,131,053,570.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,131,053,570.16/373,828.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,203.98

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