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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,350.02, 349,622.52 and 140,172.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,350.02, 349,622.52 and 140,172.50 is: 193,437.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,350.02 : 349,622.52 = 140,172.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,350.02/349,622.52 = 140,172.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,350.02x = 349,622.52 × 140,172.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,350.02x = 49,007,462,684.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,007,462,684.70/253,350.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,437.77

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