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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,583.46, 349,956.09 and 140,406.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,583.46, 349,956.09 and 140,406.21 is: 193,766.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,583.46 : 349,956.09 = 140,406.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,583.46/349,956.09 = 140,406.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,583.46x = 349,956.09 × 140,406.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,583.46x = 49,136,008,263.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,136,008,263.32/253,583.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,766.61

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