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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,266.60, 379,899.90 and 241,602.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,266.60, 379,899.90 and 241,602.60 is: 362,403.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,266.60 : 379,899.90 = 241,602.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,266.60/379,899.90 = 241,602.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,266.60x = 379,899.90 × 241,602.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,266.60x = 91,784,803,579.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,784,803,579.74/253,266.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,403.90

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