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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,597.02, 349,974.44 and 140,419.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,597.02, 349,974.44 and 140,419.77 is: 193,785.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,597.02 : 349,974.44 = 140,419.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,597.02/349,974.44 = 140,419.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,597.02x = 349,974.44 × 140,419.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,597.02x = 49,143,330,370.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,143,330,370.68/253,597.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,785.13

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