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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,739.23, 350,154.77 and 139,012.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,739.23, 350,154.77 and 139,012.28 is: 191,834.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,739.23 : 350,154.77 = 139,012.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,739.23/350,154.77 = 139,012.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,739.23x = 350,154.77 × 139,012.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,739.23x = 48,675,814,153.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,675,814,153.49/253,739.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,834.01

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