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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,560.12, 349,936.44 and 140,382.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,560.12, 349,936.44 and 140,382.87 is: 193,741.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,560.12 : 349,936.44 = 140,382.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,560.12/349,936.44 = 140,382.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,560.12x = 349,936.44 × 140,382.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,560.12x = 49,125,081,764.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,125,081,764.78/253,560.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,741.36

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