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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,472.72, 349,788.12 and 140,293.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,472.72, 349,788.12 and 140,293.04 is: 193,602.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,472.72 : 349,788.12 = 140,293.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,472.72/349,788.12 = 140,293.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,472.72x = 349,788.12 × 140,293.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,472.72x = 49,072,838,710.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,072,838,710.68/253,472.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,602.05

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