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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,814.54, 350,264.47 and 139,074.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,814.54, 350,264.47 and 139,074.95 is: 191,923.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,814.54 : 350,264.47 = 139,074.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,814.54/350,264.47 = 139,074.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,814.54x = 350,264.47 × 139,074.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,814.54x = 48,713,011,553.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,713,011,553.02/253,814.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,923.65

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