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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,348.22, 349,615.15 and 138,626.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,348.22, 349,615.15 and 138,626.39 is: 191,301.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,348.22 : 349,615.15 = 138,626.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,348.22/349,615.15 = 138,626.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,348.22x = 349,615.15 × 138,626.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,348.22x = 48,465,886,661.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,465,886,661.28/253,348.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,301.47

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