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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,564, 349,917 and 138,840.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,564, 349,917 and 138,840.56 is: 191,599.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,564 : 349,917 = 138,840.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,564/349,917 = 138,840.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,564x = 349,917 × 138,840.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,564x = 48,582,672,233.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,582,672,233.52/253,564
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,599.25

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