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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,536.72, 349,507.88 and 193,001.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,536.72, 349,507.88 and 193,001.84 is: 266,058.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,536.72 : 349,507.88 = 193,001.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,536.72/349,507.88 = 193,001.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,536.72x = 349,507.88 × 193,001.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,536.72x = 67,455,663,934.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,455,663,934.50/253,536.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,058.75

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