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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,343.28, 349,599.24 and 140,159.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,343.28, 349,599.24 and 140,159.28 is: 193,411.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,343.28 : 349,599.24 = 140,159.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,343.28/349,599.24 = 140,159.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,343.28x = 349,599.24 × 140,159.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,343.28x = 48,999,577,766.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,999,577,766.95/253,343.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,411.79

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