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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,882.38, 350,355.50 and 139,167.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,882.38, 350,355.50 and 139,167.40 is: 192,049.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,882.38 : 350,355.50 = 139,167.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,882.38/350,355.50 = 139,167.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,882.38x = 350,355.50 × 139,167.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,882.38x = 48,758,064,010.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,758,064,010.70/253,882.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,049.81

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