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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,182.04, 349,381.72 and 140,006.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,182.04, 349,381.72 and 140,006.68 is: 193,203.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,182.04 : 349,381.72 = 140,006.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,182.04/349,381.72 = 140,006.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,182.04x = 349,381.72 × 140,006.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,182.04x = 48,915,774,669.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,915,774,669.89/253,182.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,203.97

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