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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,323.36, 349,567.80 and 140,148

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,323.36, 349,567.80 and 140,148 is: 193,394.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,323.36 : 349,567.80 = 140,148 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,323.36/349,567.80 = 140,148/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,323.36x = 349,567.80 × 140,148
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,323.36x = 48,991,228,034.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,991,228,034.40/253,323.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,394.04

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