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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,627.19, 350,005.62 and 140,449.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,627.19, 350,005.62 and 140,449.94 is: 193,820.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,627.19 : 350,005.62 = 140,449.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,627.19/350,005.62 = 140,449.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,627.19x = 350,005.62 × 140,449.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,627.19x = 49,158,268,328.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,158,268,328.66/253,627.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,820.97

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