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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,604.71, 349,974.48 and 140,427.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,604.71, 349,974.48 and 140,427.46 is: 193,789.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,604.71 : 349,974.48 = 140,427.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,604.71/349,974.48 = 140,427.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,604.71x = 349,974.48 × 140,427.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,604.71x = 49,146,027,291.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,146,027,291.22/253,604.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,789.88

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