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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,757.16, 346,038.63 and 140,374.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,757.16, 346,038.63 and 140,374.26 is: 193,712.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,757.16 : 346,038.63 = 140,374.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,757.16/346,038.63 = 140,374.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,757.16x = 346,038.63 × 140,374.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,757.16x = 48,574,916,617.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,574,916,617.66/250,757.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,712.98

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