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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,339.93, 349,606.50 and 140,163.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,339.93, 349,606.50 and 140,163.49 is: 193,424.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,339.93 : 349,606.50 = 140,163.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,339.93/349,606.50 = 140,163.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,339.93x = 349,606.50 × 140,163.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,339.93x = 49,002,067,078.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,002,067,078.08/253,339.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,424.17

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