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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,016.16, 349,163.36 and 138,297.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,016.16, 349,163.36 and 138,297.12 is: 190,850.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,016.16 : 349,163.36 = 138,297.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,016.16/349,163.36 = 138,297.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,016.16x = 349,163.36 × 138,297.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,016.16x = 48,288,287,097.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,288,287,097.52/253,016.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,850.60

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