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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,535.08, 349,864.53 and 138,791.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,535.08, 349,864.53 and 138,791.53 is: 191,524.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,535.08 : 349,864.53 = 138,791.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,535.08/349,864.53 = 138,791.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,535.08x = 349,864.53 × 138,791.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,535.08x = 48,558,231,662.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,558,231,662.11/253,535.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,524.71

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