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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,372.53, 349,654.13 and 138,651.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,372.53, 349,654.13 and 138,651.20 is: 191,338.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,372.53 : 349,654.13 = 138,651.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,372.53/349,654.13 = 138,651.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,372.53x = 349,654.13 × 138,651.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,372.53x = 48,479,964,762.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,479,964,762.45/253,372.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,338.68

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