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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,758.16, 346,040.01 and 140,375.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,758.16, 346,040.01 and 140,375.26 is: 193,714.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,758.16 : 346,040.01 = 140,375.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,758.16/346,040.01 = 140,375.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,758.16x = 346,040.01 × 140,375.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,758.16x = 48,575,456,374.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,575,456,374.15/250,758.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,714.36

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