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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,525.04, 349,867.32 and 140,349.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,525.04, 349,867.32 and 140,349.68 is: 193,684.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,525.04 : 349,867.32 = 140,349.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,525.04/349,867.32 = 140,349.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,525.04x = 349,867.32 × 140,349.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,525.04x = 49,103,766,404.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,103,766,404.46/253,525.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,684.09

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