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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,029.52, 349,182.12 and 138,308.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,029.52, 349,182.12 and 138,308.32 is: 190,866.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,029.52 : 349,182.12 = 138,308.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,029.52/349,182.12 = 138,308.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,029.52x = 349,182.12 × 138,308.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,029.52x = 48,294,792,391.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,294,792,391.24/253,029.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,866.24

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