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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,465.67, 349,793.67 and 140,288.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,465.67, 349,793.67 and 140,288.39 is: 193,604.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,465.67 : 349,793.67 = 140,288.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,465.67/349,793.67 = 140,288.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,465.67x = 349,793.67 × 140,288.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,465.67x = 49,071,990,796.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,071,990,796.49/253,465.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,604.09

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