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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,614.61, 349,983.84 and 140,434.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,614.61, 349,983.84 and 140,434.93 is: 193,797.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,614.61 : 349,983.84 = 140,434.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,614.61/349,983.84 = 140,434.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,614.61x = 349,983.84 × 140,434.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,614.61x = 49,149,956,071.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,149,956,071.53/253,614.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,797.81

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