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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,890.79, 380,461.96 and 141,416.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,890.79, 380,461.96 and 141,416.17 is: 211,915.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,890.79 : 380,461.96 = 141,416.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,890.79/380,461.96 = 141,416.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,890.79x = 380,461.96 × 141,416.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,890.79x = 53,803,473,213.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,803,473,213.89/253,890.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,915.81

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