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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,690.63, 350,088.86 and 138,968.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,690.63, 350,088.86 and 138,968.20 is: 191,773.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,690.63 : 350,088.86 = 138,968.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,690.63/350,088.86 = 138,968.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,690.63x = 350,088.86 × 138,968.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,690.63x = 48,651,219,499.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,651,219,499.28/253,690.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,773.82

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