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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,612.27, 349,995.48 and 140,435.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,612.27, 349,995.48 and 140,435.02 is: 193,806.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,612.27 : 349,995.48 = 140,435.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,612.27/349,995.48 = 140,435.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,612.27x = 349,995.48 × 140,435.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,612.27x = 49,151,622,233.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,151,622,233.71/253,612.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,806.17

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