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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,293.12, 349,543.08 and 140,113.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,293.12, 349,543.08 and 140,113.44 is: 193,355.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,293.12 : 349,543.08 = 140,113.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,293.12/349,543.08 = 140,113.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,293.12x = 349,543.08 × 140,113.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,293.12x = 48,975,683,367.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,975,683,367.00/253,293.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,355.76

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