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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,682.64, 350,317.37 and 189,909.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,682.64, 350,317.37 and 189,909.72 is: 262,251.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,682.64 : 350,317.37 = 189,909.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,682.64/350,317.37 = 189,909.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,682.64x = 350,317.37 × 189,909.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,682.64x = 66,528,673,647.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,528,673,647.84/253,682.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,251.58

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