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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,609.53, 349,991.70 and 140,432.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,609.53, 349,991.70 and 140,432.28 is: 193,802.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,609.53 : 349,991.70 = 140,432.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,609.53/349,991.70 = 140,432.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,609.53x = 349,991.70 × 140,432.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,609.53x = 49,150,132,412.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,150,132,412.08/253,609.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,802.39

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