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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,160, 379,491.60 and 140,894

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,160, 379,491.60 and 140,894 is: 211,202.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,160 : 379,491.60 = 140,894 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,160/379,491.60 = 140,894/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,160x = 379,491.60 × 140,894
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,160x = 53,468,089,490.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,468,089,490.40/253,160
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,202.76

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