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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,537.72, 349,509.26 and 193,002.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,537.72, 349,509.26 and 193,002.84 is: 266,060.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,537.72 : 349,509.26 = 193,002.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,537.72/349,509.26 = 193,002.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,537.72x = 349,509.26 × 193,002.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,537.72x = 67,456,279,786.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,456,279,786.30/253,537.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,060.13

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