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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,629.38, 350,019.54 and 140,452.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,629.38, 350,019.54 and 140,452.13 is: 193,830.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,629.38 : 350,019.54 = 140,452.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,629.38/350,019.54 = 140,452.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,629.38x = 350,019.54 × 140,452.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,629.38x = 49,160,988,184.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,160,988,184.52/253,629.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,830.03

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