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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,408.08, 349,701.12 and 140,237.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,408.08, 349,701.12 and 140,237.04 is: 193,525.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,408.08 : 349,701.12 = 140,237.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,408.08/349,701.12 = 140,237.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,408.08x = 349,701.12 × 140,237.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,408.08x = 49,041,049,953.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,041,049,953.48/253,408.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,525.99

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