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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,844.10, 350,309.36 and 139,115.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,844.10, 350,309.36 and 139,115.10 is: 191,981.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,844.10 : 350,309.36 = 139,115.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,844.10/350,309.36 = 139,115.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,844.10x = 350,309.36 × 139,115.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,844.10x = 48,733,321,647.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,733,321,647.34/253,844.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,981.31

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