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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,968.56, 350,457.70 and 139,228.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,968.56, 350,457.70 and 139,228.84 is: 192,125.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,968.56 : 350,457.70 = 139,228.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,968.56/350,457.70 = 139,228.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,968.56x = 350,457.70 × 139,228.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,968.56x = 48,793,819,040.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,793,819,040.07/253,968.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,125.43

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