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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,218.82, 349,436.01 and 140,039.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,218.82, 349,436.01 and 140,039.14 is: 193,250.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,218.82 : 349,436.01 = 140,039.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,218.82/349,436.01 = 140,039.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,218.82x = 349,436.01 × 140,039.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,218.82x = 48,934,718,325.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,934,718,325.43/253,218.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,250.72

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