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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,089, 349,232.50 and 139,896.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,089, 349,232.50 and 139,896.36 is: 193,040.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,089 : 349,232.50 = 139,896.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,089/349,232.50 = 139,896.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,089x = 349,232.50 × 139,896.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,089x = 48,856,355,543.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,856,355,543.70/253,089
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,040.22

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