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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,703.58, 350,095.92 and 138,959.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,703.58, 350,095.92 and 138,959.34 is: 191,755.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,703.58 : 350,095.92 = 138,959.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,703.58/350,095.92 = 138,959.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,703.58x = 350,095.92 × 138,959.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,703.58x = 48,649,097,979.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,649,097,979.89/253,703.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,755.66

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