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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,576.13, 349,945.99 and 140,398.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,576.13, 349,945.99 and 140,398.88 is: 193,756.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,576.13 : 349,945.99 = 140,398.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,576.13/349,945.99 = 140,398.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,576.13x = 349,945.99 × 140,398.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,576.13x = 49,132,022,955.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,132,022,955.76/253,576.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,756.50

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