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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,632.06, 350,022.78 and 140,454.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,632.06, 350,022.78 and 140,454.90 is: 193,833.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,632.06 : 350,022.78 = 140,454.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,632.06/350,022.78 = 140,454.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,632.06x = 350,022.78 × 140,454.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,632.06x = 49,162,414,562.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,162,414,562.62/253,632.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,833.60

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