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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,068.54, 349,220.88 and 139,884

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,068.54, 349,220.88 and 139,884 is: 193,032.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,068.54 : 349,220.88 = 139,884 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,068.54/349,220.88 = 139,884/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,068.54x = 349,220.88 × 139,884
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,068.54x = 48,850,413,577.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,850,413,577.92/253,068.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,032.34

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