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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,073.67, 349,227.95 and 139,889.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,073.67, 349,227.95 and 139,889.13 is: 193,039.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,073.67 : 349,227.95 = 139,889.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,073.67/349,227.95 = 139,889.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,073.67x = 349,227.95 × 139,889.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,073.67x = 48,853,194,097.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,853,194,097.18/253,073.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,039.42

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