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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,664.60, 350,052.95 and 138,942.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,664.60, 350,052.95 and 138,942.17 is: 191,737.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,664.60 : 350,052.95 = 138,942.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,664.60/350,052.95 = 138,942.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,664.60x = 350,052.95 × 138,942.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,664.60x = 48,637,115,793.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,637,115,793.19/253,664.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,737.90

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