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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,146.32, 349,348.92 and 139,973.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,146.32, 349,348.92 and 139,973.12 is: 193,166.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,146.32 : 349,348.92 = 139,973.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,146.32/349,348.92 = 139,973.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,146.32x = 349,348.92 × 139,973.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,146.32x = 48,899,458,301.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,899,458,301.03/253,146.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,166.78

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