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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,620.51, 349,996.31 and 140,443.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,620.51, 349,996.31 and 140,443.26 is: 193,811.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,620.51 : 349,996.31 = 140,443.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,620.51/349,996.31 = 140,443.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,620.51x = 349,996.31 × 140,443.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,620.51x = 49,154,622,764.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,154,622,764.37/253,620.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,811.70

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