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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,601.86, 349,966.29 and 140,422.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,601.86, 349,966.29 and 140,422.18 is: 193,780.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,601.86 : 349,966.29 = 140,422.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,601.86/349,966.29 = 140,422.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,601.86x = 349,966.29 × 140,422.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,601.86x = 49,143,029,368.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,143,029,368.31/253,601.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,780.24

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