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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,648.64, 350,036.24 and 140,468.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,648.64, 350,036.24 and 140,468.96 is: 193,847.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,648.64 : 350,036.24 = 140,468.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,648.64/350,036.24 = 140,468.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,648.64x = 350,036.24 × 140,468.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,648.64x = 49,169,226,595.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,169,226,595.11/253,648.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,847.78

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