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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,596.54, 349,969.75 and 138,881.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,596.54, 349,969.75 and 138,881.50 is: 191,660.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,596.54 : 349,969.75 = 138,881.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,596.54/349,969.75 = 138,881.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,596.54x = 349,969.75 × 138,881.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,596.54x = 48,604,324,581.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,604,324,581.08/253,596.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,660.05

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