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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,515.59, 349,851.59 and 140,338.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,515.59, 349,851.59 and 140,338.34 is: 193,666.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,515.59 : 349,851.59 = 140,338.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,515.59/349,851.59 = 140,338.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,515.59x = 349,851.59 × 140,338.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,515.59x = 49,097,590,685.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,097,590,685.27/253,515.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,666.95

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