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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,981.39, 380,637.81 and 141,714.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,981.39, 380,637.81 and 141,714.46 is: 212,385.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,981.39 : 380,637.81 = 141,714.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,981.39/380,637.81 = 141,714.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,981.39x = 380,637.81 × 141,714.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,981.39x = 53,941,881,699.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,941,881,699.73/253,981.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,385.17

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