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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,054.86, 349,202.07 and 139,870.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,054.86, 349,202.07 and 139,870.86 is: 193,014.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,054.86 : 349,202.07 = 139,870.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,054.86/349,202.07 = 139,870.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,054.86x = 349,202.07 × 139,870.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,054.86x = 48,843,193,844.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,843,193,844.68/253,054.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,014.25

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