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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,028.89, 349,202.10 and 139,873.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,028.89, 349,202.10 and 139,873.51 is: 193,037.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,028.89 : 349,202.10 = 139,873.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,028.89/349,202.10 = 139,873.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,028.89x = 349,202.10 × 139,873.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,028.89x = 48,844,123,426.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,844,123,426.37/253,028.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,037.73

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