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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,525.84, 349,865.74 and 140,348.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,525.84, 349,865.74 and 140,348.58 is: 193,681.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,525.84 : 349,865.74 = 140,348.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,525.84/349,865.74 = 140,348.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,525.84x = 349,865.74 × 140,348.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,525.84x = 49,103,159,799.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,103,159,799.65/253,525.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,681.09

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