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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,535.72, 349,506.50 and 193,000.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,535.72, 349,506.50 and 193,000.84 is: 266,057.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,535.72 : 349,506.50 = 193,000.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,535.72/349,506.50 = 193,000.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,535.72x = 349,506.50 × 193,000.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,535.72x = 67,455,048,085.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,455,048,085.46/253,535.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,057.37

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