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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,066.36, 349,217.94 and 139,882.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,066.36, 349,217.94 and 139,882.36 is: 193,030.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,066.36 : 349,217.94 = 139,882.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,066.36/349,217.94 = 139,882.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,066.36x = 349,217.94 × 139,882.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,066.36x = 48,849,429,601.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,849,429,601.54/253,066.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,030.12

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