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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,613.36, 349,982.16 and 140,433.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,613.36, 349,982.16 and 140,433.68 is: 193,796.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,613.36 : 349,982.16 = 140,433.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,613.36/349,982.16 = 140,433.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,613.36x = 349,982.16 × 140,433.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,613.36x = 49,149,282,663.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,149,282,663.15/253,613.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,796.11

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