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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,622.40, 350,009.92 and 140,445.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,622.40, 350,009.92 and 140,445.12 is: 193,820.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,622.40 : 350,009.92 = 140,445.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,622.40/350,009.92 = 140,445.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,622.40x = 350,009.92 × 140,445.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,622.40x = 49,157,185,215.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,157,185,215.59/253,622.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,820.36

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