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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,243.02, 349,451.91 and 140,063.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,243.02, 349,451.91 and 140,063.34 is: 193,274.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,243.02 : 349,451.91 = 140,063.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,243.02/349,451.91 = 140,063.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,243.02x = 349,451.91 × 140,063.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,243.02x = 48,945,401,683.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,945,401,683.98/253,243.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,274.44

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