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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,612.76, 349,985.48 and 140,435.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,612.76, 349,985.48 and 140,435.51 is: 193,800.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,612.76 : 349,985.48 = 140,435.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,612.76/349,985.48 = 140,435.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,612.76x = 349,985.48 × 140,435.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,612.76x = 49,150,386,924.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,150,386,924.29/253,612.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,800.93

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