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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,397.48, 349,695.78 and 140,230.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,397.48, 349,695.78 and 140,230.76 is: 193,522.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,397.48 : 349,695.78 = 140,230.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,397.48/349,695.78 = 140,230.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,397.48x = 349,695.78 × 140,230.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,397.48x = 49,038,104,998.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,038,104,998.19/253,397.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,522.47

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