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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,570.60, 349,938.36 and 140,393.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,570.60, 349,938.36 and 140,393.35 is: 193,748.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,570.60 : 349,938.36 = 140,393.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,570.60/349,938.36 = 140,393.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,570.60x = 349,938.36 × 140,393.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,570.60x = 49,129,017,779.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,129,017,779.06/253,570.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,748.87

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