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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,027.89, 349,200.72 and 139,872.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,027.89, 349,200.72 and 139,872.51 is: 193,036.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,027.89 : 349,200.72 = 139,872.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,027.89/349,200.72 = 139,872.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,027.89x = 349,200.72 × 139,872.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,027.89x = 48,843,581,200.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,843,581,200.21/253,027.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,036.35

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