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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,231.05, 349,408.31 and 140,031.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,231.05, 349,408.31 and 140,031.93 is: 193,216.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,231.05 : 349,408.31 = 140,031.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,231.05/349,408.31 = 140,031.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,231.05x = 349,408.31 × 140,031.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,231.05x = 48,928,319,307.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,928,319,307.18/253,231.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,216.11

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