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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,571.99, 349,933.30 and 138,848.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,571.99, 349,933.30 and 138,848.72 is: 191,613.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,571.99 : 349,933.30 = 138,848.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,571.99/349,933.30 = 138,848.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,571.99x = 349,933.30 × 138,848.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,571.99x = 48,587,788,693.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,587,788,693.59/253,571.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,613.39

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