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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,214.13, 349,422.42 and 138,470.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,214.13, 349,422.42 and 138,470.43 is: 191,082.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,214.13 : 349,422.42 = 138,470.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,214.13/349,422.42 = 138,470.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,214.13x = 349,422.42 × 138,470.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,214.13x = 48,384,672,749.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,384,672,749.04/253,214.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,082.04

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