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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,135.32, 349,333.74 and 139,962.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,135.32, 349,333.74 and 139,962.12 is: 193,151.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,135.32 : 349,333.74 = 139,962.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,135.32/349,333.74 = 139,962.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,135.32x = 349,333.74 × 139,962.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,135.32x = 48,893,490,837.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,893,490,837.93/253,135.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,151.60

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