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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,514.36, 349,849.92 and 138,800.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,514.36, 349,849.92 and 138,800.44 is: 191,544.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,514.36 : 349,849.92 = 138,800.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,514.36/349,849.92 = 138,800.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,514.36x = 349,849.92 × 138,800.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,514.36x = 48,559,322,829.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,559,322,829.96/253,514.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,544.66

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