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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,598.16, 349,985.16 and 140,431.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,598.16, 349,985.16 and 140,431.44 is: 193,806.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,598.16 : 349,985.16 = 140,431.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,598.16/349,985.16 = 140,431.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,598.16x = 349,985.16 × 140,431.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,598.16x = 49,148,919,997.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,148,919,997.43/253,598.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,806.30

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