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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,905.91, 350,385.14 and 139,184.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,905.91, 350,385.14 and 139,184.80 is: 192,072.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,905.91 : 350,385.14 = 139,184.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,905.91/350,385.14 = 139,184.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,905.91x = 350,385.14 × 139,184.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,905.91x = 48,768,285,105.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,768,285,105.87/253,905.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,072.27

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