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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,335.24, 349,578.18 and 140,155.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,335.24, 349,578.18 and 140,155.56 is: 193,401.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,335.24 : 349,578.18 = 140,155.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,335.24/349,578.18 = 140,155.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,335.24x = 349,578.18 × 140,155.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,335.24x = 48,995,325,581.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,995,325,581.68/253,335.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,401.15

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