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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,566.27, 349,905.97 and 138,846.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,566.27, 349,905.97 and 138,846.27 is: 191,599.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,566.27 : 349,905.97 = 138,846.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,566.27/349,905.97 = 138,846.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,566.27x = 349,905.97 × 138,846.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,566.27x = 48,583,140,270.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,583,140,270.94/253,566.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,599.38

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