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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,822.98, 350,261.10 and 139,079.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,822.98, 350,261.10 and 139,079.19 is: 191,921.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,822.98 : 350,261.10 = 139,079.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,822.98/350,261.10 = 139,079.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,822.98x = 350,261.10 × 139,079.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,822.98x = 48,714,030,076.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,714,030,076.51/253,822.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,921.28

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