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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,782.21, 350,681.35 and 241,483.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,782.21, 350,681.35 and 241,483.98 is: 333,687.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,782.21 : 350,681.35 = 241,483.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,782.21/350,681.35 = 241,483.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,782.21x = 350,681.35 × 241,483.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,782.21x = 84,683,929,273.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,683,929,273.90/253,782.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,687.41

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