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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,626.06, 350,014.50 and 140,448.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,626.06, 350,014.50 and 140,448.81 is: 193,825.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,626.06 : 350,014.50 = 140,448.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,626.06/350,014.50 = 140,448.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,626.06x = 350,014.50 × 140,448.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,626.06x = 49,159,120,007.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,159,120,007.75/253,626.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,825.19

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