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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,957.44, 379,654.32 and 140,749.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,957.44, 379,654.32 and 140,749.76 is: 211,246.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,957.44 : 379,654.32 = 140,749.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,957.44/379,654.32 = 140,749.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,957.44x = 379,654.32 × 140,749.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,957.44x = 53,436,254,422.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,436,254,422.96/252,957.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,246.03

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