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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,458.96, 349,772.04 and 140,277.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,458.96, 349,772.04 and 140,277.84 is: 193,582.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,458.96 : 349,772.04 = 140,277.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,458.96/349,772.04 = 140,277.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,458.96x = 349,772.04 × 140,277.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,458.96x = 49,065,266,263.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,065,266,263.59/253,458.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,582.69

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