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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,973.10, 350,486.82 and 139,262.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,973.10, 350,486.82 and 139,262.22 is: 192,184.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,973.10 : 350,486.82 = 139,262.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,973.10/350,486.82 = 139,262.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,973.10x = 350,486.82 × 139,262.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,973.10x = 48,809,572,633.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,809,572,633.94/253,973.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,184.03

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