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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,289.69, 349,550.74 and 140,112.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,289.69, 349,550.74 and 140,112.44 is: 193,361.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,289.69 : 349,550.74 = 140,112.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,289.69/349,550.74 = 140,112.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,289.69x = 349,550.74 × 140,112.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,289.69x = 48,976,407,085.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,976,407,085.21/253,289.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,361.23

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