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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,612.77, 349,996.17 and 140,435.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,612.77, 349,996.17 and 140,435.52 is: 193,806.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,612.77 : 349,996.17 = 140,435.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,612.77/349,996.17 = 140,435.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,612.77x = 349,996.17 × 140,435.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,612.77x = 49,151,894,131.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,151,894,131.96/253,612.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,806.86

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