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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,624.12, 349,996.92 and 140,444.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,624.12, 349,996.92 and 140,444.44 is: 193,810.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,624.12 : 349,996.92 = 140,444.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,624.12/349,996.92 = 140,444.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,624.12x = 349,996.92 × 140,444.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,624.12x = 49,155,121,431.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,155,121,431.12/253,624.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,810.91

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