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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,026.36, 349,176.48 and 139,849.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,026.36, 349,176.48 and 139,849.14 is: 192,991.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,026.36 : 349,176.48 = 139,849.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,026.36/349,176.48 = 139,849.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,026.36x = 349,176.48 × 139,849.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,026.36x = 48,832,030,436.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,832,030,436.23/253,026.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,991.87

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