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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,464.67, 349,792.29 and 140,287.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,464.67, 349,792.29 and 140,287.39 is: 193,602.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,464.67 : 349,792.29 = 140,287.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,464.67/349,792.29 = 140,287.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,464.67x = 349,792.29 × 140,287.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,464.67x = 49,071,447,406.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,071,447,406.22/253,464.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,602.71

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