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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,393.23, 349,689.92 and 140,226.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,393.23, 349,689.92 and 140,226.51 is: 193,516.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,393.23 : 349,689.92 = 140,226.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,393.23/349,689.92 = 140,226.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,393.23x = 349,689.92 × 140,226.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,393.23x = 49,035,796,362.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,035,796,362.65/253,393.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,516.60

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