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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,689.27, 350,086.76 and 138,970.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,689.27, 350,086.76 and 138,970.18 is: 191,776.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,689.27 : 350,086.76 = 138,970.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,689.27/350,086.76 = 138,970.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,689.27x = 350,086.76 × 138,970.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,689.27x = 48,651,620,316.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,651,620,316.71/253,689.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,776.42

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