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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,285.44, 349,542.72 and 140,118.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,285.44, 349,542.72 and 140,118.72 is: 193,368.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,285.44 : 349,542.72 = 140,118.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,285.44/349,542.72 = 140,118.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,285.44x = 349,542.72 × 140,118.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,285.44x = 48,977,478,511.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,977,478,511.72/253,285.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,368.71

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