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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,584.59, 349,947.30 and 138,870.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,584.59, 349,947.30 and 138,870.74 is: 191,641.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,584.59 : 349,947.30 = 138,870.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,584.59/349,947.30 = 138,870.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,584.59x = 349,947.30 × 138,870.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,584.59x = 48,597,438,762.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,597,438,762.27/253,584.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,641.93

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