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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,573.75, 349,942.71 and 140,396.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,573.75, 349,942.71 and 140,396.50 is: 193,753.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,573.75 : 349,942.71 = 140,396.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,573.75/349,942.71 = 140,396.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,573.75x = 349,942.71 × 140,396.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,573.75x = 49,130,731,684.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,130,731,684.52/253,573.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,753.22

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