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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,124.10, 379,686.15 and 241,460.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,124.10, 379,686.15 and 241,460.10 is: 362,190.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,124.10 : 379,686.15 = 241,460.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,124.10/379,686.15 = 241,460.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,124.10x = 379,686.15 × 241,460.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,124.10x = 91,679,055,747.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,679,055,747.62/253,124.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,190.15

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