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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,073.36, 349,227.60 and 139,889.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,073.36, 349,227.60 and 139,889.36 is: 193,039.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,073.36 : 349,227.60 = 139,889.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,073.36/349,227.60 = 139,889.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,073.36x = 349,227.60 × 139,889.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,073.36x = 48,853,225,458.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,853,225,458.34/253,073.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,039.78

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