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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,983.24, 350,497.83 and 139,263.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,983.24, 350,497.83 and 139,263.66 is: 192,184.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,983.24 : 350,497.83 = 139,263.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,983.24/350,497.83 = 139,263.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,983.24x = 350,497.83 × 139,263.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,983.24x = 48,811,610,627.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,811,610,627.86/253,983.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,184.38

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