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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,479.66, 349,796.52 and 138,755.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,479.66, 349,796.52 and 138,755.31 is: 191,479.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,479.66 : 349,796.52 = 138,755.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,479.66/349,796.52 = 138,755.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,479.66x = 349,796.52 × 138,755.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,479.66x = 48,536,124,569.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,536,124,569.52/253,479.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,479.37

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