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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,679.64, 350,313.22 and 189,906.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,679.64, 350,313.22 and 189,906.72 is: 262,247.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,679.64 : 350,313.22 = 189,906.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,679.64/350,313.22 = 189,906.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,679.64x = 350,313.22 × 189,906.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,679.64x = 66,526,834,582.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,526,834,582.84/253,679.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,247.43

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