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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,630.32, 380,585.49 and 141,373.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,630.32, 380,585.49 and 141,373.72 is: 212,138.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,630.32 : 380,585.49 = 141,373.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,630.32/380,585.49 = 141,373.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,630.32x = 380,585.49 × 141,373.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,630.32x = 53,804,786,499.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,804,786,499.32/253,630.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,138.62

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