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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,697.09, 350,086.95 and 138,952.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,697.09, 350,086.95 and 138,952.89 is: 191,746.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,697.09 : 350,086.95 = 138,952.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,697.09/350,086.95 = 138,952.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,697.09x = 350,086.95 × 138,952.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,697.09x = 48,645,593,453.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,645,593,453.79/253,697.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,746.76

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