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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,551.94, 349,890.86 and 138,828.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,551.94, 349,890.86 and 138,828.50 is: 191,577.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,551.94 : 349,890.86 = 138,828.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,551.94/349,890.86 = 138,828.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,551.94x = 349,890.86 × 138,828.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,551.94x = 48,574,823,257.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,574,823,257.51/253,551.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,577.41

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