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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,771.13, 350,208.62 and 139,042.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,771.13, 350,208.62 and 139,042.26 is: 191,880.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,771.13 : 350,208.62 = 139,042.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,771.13/350,208.62 = 139,042.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,771.13x = 350,208.62 × 139,042.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,771.13x = 48,693,797,301.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,693,797,301.07/253,771.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,880.76

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