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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,599.03, 349,977.21 and 140,421.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,599.03, 349,977.21 and 140,421.78 is: 193,787.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,599.03 : 349,977.21 = 140,421.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,599.03/349,977.21 = 140,421.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,599.03x = 349,977.21 × 140,421.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,599.03x = 49,144,422,787.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,144,422,787.63/253,599.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,787.90

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