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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,526.04, 349,868.70 and 140,350.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,526.04, 349,868.70 and 140,350.68 is: 193,685.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,526.04 : 349,868.70 = 140,350.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,526.04/349,868.70 = 140,350.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,526.04x = 349,868.70 × 140,350.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,526.04x = 49,104,309,955.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,104,309,955.72/253,526.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,685.47

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