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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,614.52, 349,985.52 and 137,327.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,614.52, 349,985.52 and 137,327.40 is: 189,510.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,614.52 : 349,985.52 = 137,327.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,614.52/349,985.52 = 137,327.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,614.52x = 349,985.52 × 137,327.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,614.52x = 48,062,601,499.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,062,601,499.25/253,614.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,510.45

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