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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,524.67, 349,868.18 and 138,801.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,524.67, 349,868.18 and 138,801.40 is: 191,548.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,524.67 : 349,868.18 = 138,801.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,524.67/349,868.18 = 138,801.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,524.67x = 349,868.18 × 138,801.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,524.67x = 48,562,193,199.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,562,193,199.45/253,524.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,548.20

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