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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,232.55, 349,410.38 and 140,033.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,232.55, 349,410.38 and 140,033.43 is: 193,218.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,232.55 : 349,410.38 = 140,033.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,232.55/349,410.38 = 140,033.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,232.55x = 349,410.38 × 140,033.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,232.55x = 48,929,133,288.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,929,133,288.84/253,232.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,218.18

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