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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,610.64, 349,978.38 and 140,430.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,610.64, 349,978.38 and 140,430.96 is: 193,792.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,610.64 : 349,978.38 = 140,430.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,610.64/349,978.38 = 140,430.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,610.64x = 349,978.38 × 140,430.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,610.64x = 49,147,799,882.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,147,799,882.64/253,610.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,792.34

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