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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,021.16, 349,170.28 and 138,302.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,021.16, 349,170.28 and 138,302.12 is: 190,857.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,021.16 : 349,170.28 = 138,302.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,021.16/349,170.28 = 138,302.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,021.16x = 349,170.28 × 138,302.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,021.16x = 48,290,989,964.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,290,989,964.99/253,021.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,857.52

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