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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,246.02, 349,456.02 and 140,066.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,246.02, 349,456.02 and 140,066.34 is: 193,278.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,246.02 : 349,456.02 = 140,066.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,246.02/349,456.02 = 140,066.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,246.02x = 349,456.02 × 140,066.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,246.02x = 48,947,025,712.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,947,025,712.37/253,246.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,278.56

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