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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,588.69, 349,952.39 and 140,411.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,588.69, 349,952.39 and 140,411.44 is: 193,767.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,588.69 : 349,952.39 = 140,411.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,588.69/349,952.39 = 140,411.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,588.69x = 349,952.39 × 140,411.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,588.69x = 49,137,319,011.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,137,319,011.34/253,588.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,767.79

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