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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,273, 349,522.92 and 138,562.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,273, 349,522.92 and 138,562.48 is: 191,219.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,273 : 349,522.92 = 138,562.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,273/349,522.92 = 138,562.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,273x = 349,522.92 × 138,562.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,273x = 48,430,762,612.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,430,762,612.04/253,273
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,219.60

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