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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,035.08, 349,182.33 and 138,308.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,035.08, 349,182.33 and 138,308.57 is: 190,862.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,035.08 : 349,182.33 = 138,308.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,035.08/349,182.33 = 138,308.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,035.08x = 349,182.33 × 138,308.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,035.08x = 48,294,908,731.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,294,908,731.57/253,035.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,862.50

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