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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,507.26, 380,634.70 and 141,406.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,507.26, 380,634.70 and 141,406.50 is: 212,318.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,507.26 : 380,634.70 = 141,406.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,507.26/380,634.70 = 141,406.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,507.26x = 380,634.70 × 141,406.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,507.26x = 53,824,220,705.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,824,220,705.55/253,507.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,318.26

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