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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,420.13, 349,719.78 and 140,250.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,420.13, 349,719.78 and 140,250.17 is: 193,545.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,420.13 : 349,719.78 = 140,250.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,420.13/349,719.78 = 140,250.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,420.13x = 349,719.78 × 140,250.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,420.13x = 49,048,256,848.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,048,256,848.76/253,420.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,545.23

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