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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,507.65, 349,840.01 and 138,785.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,507.65, 349,840.01 and 138,785.37 is: 191,523.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,507.65 : 349,840.01 = 138,785.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,507.65/349,840.01 = 138,785.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,507.65x = 349,840.01 × 138,785.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,507.65x = 48,552,674,534.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,552,674,534.73/253,507.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,523.51

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