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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,151.32, 349,355.82 and 139,978.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,151.32, 349,355.82 and 139,978.12 is: 193,173.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,151.32 : 349,355.82 = 139,978.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,151.32/349,355.82 = 139,978.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,151.32x = 349,355.82 × 139,978.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,151.32x = 48,902,170,894.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,902,170,894.66/253,151.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,173.68

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