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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,758.19, 346,040.05 and 140,375.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,758.19, 346,040.05 and 140,375.29 is: 193,714.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,758.19 : 346,040.05 = 140,375.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,758.19/346,040.05 = 140,375.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,758.19x = 346,040.05 × 140,375.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,758.19x = 48,575,473,241.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,575,473,241.59/250,758.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,714.40

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