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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,166.32, 349,376.52 and 139,993.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,166.32, 349,376.52 and 139,993.12 is: 193,194.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,166.32 : 349,376.52 = 139,993.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,166.32/349,376.52 = 139,993.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,166.32x = 349,376.52 × 139,993.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,166.32x = 48,910,309,089.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,910,309,089.54/253,166.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,194.38

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