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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,062.36, 349,212.42 and 139,878.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,062.36, 349,212.42 and 139,878.36 is: 193,024.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,062.36 : 349,212.42 = 139,878.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,062.36/349,212.42 = 139,878.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,062.36x = 349,212.42 × 139,878.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,062.36x = 48,847,260,601.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,847,260,601.23/253,062.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,024.60

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