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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,417.52, 349,717.10 and 137,130.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,417.52, 349,717.10 and 137,130.99 is: 189,241.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,417.52 : 349,717.10 = 137,130.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,417.52/349,717.10 = 137,130.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,417.52x = 349,717.10 × 137,130.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,417.52x = 47,957,049,708.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,957,049,708.69/253,417.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,241.26

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