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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,460.67, 349,786.77 and 140,283.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,460.67, 349,786.77 and 140,283.39 is: 193,597.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,460.67 : 349,786.77 = 140,283.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,460.67/349,786.77 = 140,283.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,460.67x = 349,786.77 × 140,283.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,460.67x = 49,069,273,872.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,069,273,872.75/253,460.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,597.19

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