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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,678.64, 350,311.84 and 189,905.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,678.64, 350,311.84 and 189,905.72 is: 262,246.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,678.64 : 350,311.84 = 189,905.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,678.64/350,311.84 = 189,905.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,678.64x = 350,311.84 × 189,905.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,678.64x = 66,526,219,973.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,526,219,973.40/253,678.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,246.05

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