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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,252.24, 349,473.39 and 138,509.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,252.24, 349,473.39 and 138,509.46 is: 191,135.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,252.24 : 349,473.39 = 138,509.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,252.24/349,473.39 = 138,509.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,252.24x = 349,473.39 × 138,509.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,252.24x = 48,405,370,013.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,405,370,013.86/253,252.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,135.01

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