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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,396.52, 349,682.52 and 138,672.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,396.52, 349,682.52 and 138,672.86 is: 191,365.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,396.52 : 349,682.52 = 138,672.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,396.52/349,682.52 = 138,672.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,396.52x = 349,682.52 × 138,672.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,396.52x = 48,491,475,140.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,491,475,140.41/253,396.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,365.99

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