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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,505.25, 380,631.69 and 141,404.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,505.25, 380,631.69 and 141,404.49 is: 212,315.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,505.25 : 380,631.69 = 141,404.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,505.25/380,631.69 = 141,404.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,505.25x = 380,631.69 × 141,404.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,505.25x = 53,823,030,002.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,823,030,002.29/253,505.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,315.25

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