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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,877.38, 350,348.61 and 139,162.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,877.38, 350,348.61 and 139,162.39 is: 192,042.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,877.38 : 350,348.61 = 139,162.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,877.38/350,348.61 = 139,162.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,877.38x = 350,348.61 × 139,162.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,877.38x = 48,755,349,900.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,755,349,900.78/253,877.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,042.91

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