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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,948.89, 350,447.11 and 139,233.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,948.89, 350,447.11 and 139,233.91 is: 192,141.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,948.89 : 350,447.11 = 139,233.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,948.89/350,447.11 = 139,233.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,948.89x = 350,447.11 × 139,233.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,948.89x = 48,794,121,373.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,794,121,373.50/253,948.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,141.50

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