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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,291.76, 379,561.65 and 140,817.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,291.76, 379,561.65 and 140,817.26 is: 211,016.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,291.76 : 379,561.65 = 140,817.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,291.76/379,561.65 = 140,817.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,291.76x = 379,561.65 × 140,817.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,291.76x = 53,448,829,656.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,448,829,656.27/253,291.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,016.86

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