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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,869.99, 350,344.43 and 139,147.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,869.99, 350,344.43 and 139,147.74 is: 192,025.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,869.99 : 350,344.43 = 139,147.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,869.99/350,344.43 = 139,147.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,869.99x = 350,344.43 × 139,147.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,869.99x = 48,749,634,960.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,749,634,960.35/253,869.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,025.99

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