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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,706.58, 350,100.06 and 138,962.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,706.58, 350,100.06 and 138,962.34 is: 191,759.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,706.58 : 350,100.06 = 138,962.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,706.58/350,100.06 = 138,962.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,706.58x = 350,100.06 × 138,962.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,706.58x = 48,650,723,571.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,650,723,571.74/253,706.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,759.80

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