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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,393.53, 349,668.59 and 140,209.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,393.53, 349,668.59 and 140,209.53 is: 193,481.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,393.53 : 349,668.59 = 140,209.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,393.53/349,668.59 = 140,209.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,393.53x = 349,668.59 × 140,209.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,393.53x = 49,026,867,958.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,026,867,958.62/253,393.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,481.14

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