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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,424.58, 349,723.89 and 140,253.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,424.58, 349,723.89 and 140,253.54 is: 193,548.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,424.58 : 349,723.89 = 140,253.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,424.58/349,723.89 = 140,253.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,424.58x = 349,723.89 × 140,253.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,424.58x = 49,050,013,595.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,050,013,595.07/253,424.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,548.76

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