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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,116.18, 349,307.37 and 139,946.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,116.18, 349,307.37 and 139,946.22 is: 193,129.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,116.18 : 349,307.37 = 139,946.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,116.18/349,307.37 = 139,946.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,116.18x = 349,307.37 × 139,946.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,116.18x = 48,884,246,049.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,884,246,049.64/253,116.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,129.68

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