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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,566.24, 349,215.46 and 195,993.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,566.24, 349,215.46 and 195,993.46 is: 269,925.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,566.24 : 349,215.46 = 195,993.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,566.24/349,215.46 = 195,993.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,566.24x = 349,215.46 × 195,993.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,566.24x = 68,443,946,290.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,443,946,290.89/253,566.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,925.31

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