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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,609.11, 349,976.25 and 140,429.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,609.11, 349,976.25 and 140,429.43 is: 193,790.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,609.11 : 349,976.25 = 140,429.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,609.11/349,976.25 = 140,429.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,609.11x = 349,976.25 × 140,429.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,609.11x = 49,146,965,301.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,146,965,301.04/253,609.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,790.22

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