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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,524.74, 349,868.28 and 138,801.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,524.74, 349,868.28 and 138,801.47 is: 191,548.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,524.74 : 349,868.28 = 138,801.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,524.74/349,868.28 = 138,801.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,524.74x = 349,868.28 × 138,801.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,524.74x = 48,562,231,570.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,562,231,570.37/253,524.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,548.29

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