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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,522.84, 349,861.60 and 140,345.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,522.84, 349,861.60 and 140,345.58 is: 193,676.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,522.84 : 349,861.60 = 140,345.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,522.84/349,861.60 = 140,345.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,522.84x = 349,861.60 × 140,345.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,522.84x = 49,101,529,171.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,101,529,171.73/253,522.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,676.95

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