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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,417.65, 349,717.01 and 140,244.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,417.65, 349,717.01 and 140,244.45 is: 193,537.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,417.65 : 349,717.01 = 140,244.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,417.65/349,717.01 = 140,244.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,417.65x = 349,717.01 × 140,244.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,417.65x = 49,045,869,021.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,045,869,021.87/253,417.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,537.70

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