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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,605.99, 349,971.98 and 140,426.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,605.99, 349,971.98 and 140,426.31 is: 193,785.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,605.99 : 349,971.98 = 140,426.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,605.99/349,971.98 = 140,426.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,605.99x = 349,971.98 × 140,426.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,605.99x = 49,145,273,754.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,145,273,754.79/253,605.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,785.93

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