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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,523.67, 349,866.80 and 138,800.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,523.67, 349,866.80 and 138,800.40 is: 191,546.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,523.67 : 349,866.80 = 138,800.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,523.67/349,866.80 = 138,800.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,523.67x = 349,866.80 × 138,800.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,523.67x = 48,561,652,133.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,561,652,133.72/253,523.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,546.82

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