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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,950.89, 350,449.87 and 139,235.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,950.89, 350,449.87 and 139,235.91 is: 192,144.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,950.89 : 350,449.87 = 139,235.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,950.89/350,449.87 = 139,235.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,950.89x = 350,449.87 × 139,235.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,950.89x = 48,795,206,558.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,795,206,558.83/253,950.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,144.26

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