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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,033.36, 349,186.14 and 139,856.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,033.36, 349,186.14 and 139,856.14 is: 193,001.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,033.36 : 349,186.14 = 139,856.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,033.36/349,186.14 = 139,856.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,033.36x = 349,186.14 × 139,856.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,033.36x = 48,835,825,681.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,835,825,681.90/253,033.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,001.53

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