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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,584.16, 349,965.84 and 140,417.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,584.16, 349,965.84 and 140,417.44 is: 193,786.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,584.16 : 349,965.84 = 140,417.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,584.16/349,965.84 = 140,417.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,584.16x = 349,965.84 × 140,417.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,584.16x = 49,141,307,340.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,141,307,340.25/253,584.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,786.98

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