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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,520.07, 349,861.83 and 138,796.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,520.07, 349,861.83 and 138,796.79 is: 191,541.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,520.07 : 349,861.83 = 138,796.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,520.07/349,861.83 = 138,796.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,520.07x = 349,861.83 × 138,796.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,520.07x = 48,559,698,947.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,559,698,947.53/253,520.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,541.83

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