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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,582.16, 349,963.08 and 140,415.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,582.16, 349,963.08 and 140,415.44 is: 193,784.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,582.16 : 349,963.08 = 140,415.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,582.16/349,963.08 = 140,415.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,582.16x = 349,963.08 × 140,415.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,582.16x = 49,140,219,861.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,140,219,861.96/253,582.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,784.22

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