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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,252.02, 349,464.30 and 140,072.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,252.02, 349,464.30 and 140,072.34 is: 193,286.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,252.02 : 349,464.30 = 140,072.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,252.02/349,464.30 = 140,072.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,252.02x = 349,464.30 × 140,072.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,252.02x = 48,950,282,247.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,950,282,247.46/253,252.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,286.84

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