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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,869.25, 350,343.41 and 139,146.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,869.25, 350,343.41 and 139,146.97 is: 192,024.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,869.25 : 350,343.41 = 139,146.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,869.25/350,343.41 = 139,146.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,869.25x = 350,343.41 × 139,146.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,869.25x = 48,749,223,960.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,749,223,960.97/253,869.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,024.93

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