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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,223.58, 349,442.56 and 140,043.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,223.58, 349,442.56 and 140,043.90 is: 193,257.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,223.58 : 349,442.56 = 140,043.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,223.58/349,442.56 = 140,043.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,223.58x = 349,442.56 × 140,043.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,223.58x = 48,937,298,928.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,937,298,928.38/253,223.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,257.27

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