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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,027.89, 349,178.55 and 139,850.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,027.89, 349,178.55 and 139,850.64 is: 192,993.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,027.89 : 349,178.55 = 139,850.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,027.89/349,178.55 = 139,850.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,027.89x = 349,178.55 × 139,850.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,027.89x = 48,832,843,691.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,832,843,691.77/253,027.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,993.92

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