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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,635.21, 350,016.66 and 140,457.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,635.21, 350,016.66 and 140,457.96 is: 193,832.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,635.21 : 350,016.66 = 140,457.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,635.21/350,016.66 = 140,457.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,635.21x = 350,016.66 × 140,457.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,635.21x = 49,162,626,029.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,162,626,029.61/253,635.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,832.02

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