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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,618.11, 349,988.67 and 140,438.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,618.11, 349,988.67 and 140,438.43 is: 193,802.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,618.11 : 349,988.67 = 140,438.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,618.11/349,988.67 = 140,438.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,618.11x = 349,988.67 × 140,438.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,618.11x = 49,151,859,332.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,151,859,332.59/253,618.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,802.64

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