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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,241.64, 349,482.60 and 140,065.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,241.64, 349,482.60 and 140,065.20 is: 193,295.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,241.64 : 349,482.60 = 140,065.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,241.64/349,482.60 = 140,065.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,241.64x = 349,482.60 × 140,065.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,241.64x = 48,950,350,265.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,950,350,265.52/253,241.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,295.03

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