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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,535.58, 349,865.22 and 138,792.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,535.58, 349,865.22 and 138,792.03 is: 191,525.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,535.58 : 349,865.22 = 138,792.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,535.58/349,865.22 = 138,792.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,535.58x = 349,865.22 × 138,792.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,535.58x = 48,558,502,360.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,558,502,360.87/253,535.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,525.40

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