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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,674.30, 350,070.30 and 140,496.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,674.30, 350,070.30 and 140,496.96 is: 193,885.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,674.30 : 350,070.30 = 140,496.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,674.30/350,070.30 = 140,496.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,674.30x = 350,070.30 × 140,496.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,674.30x = 49,183,812,936.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,183,812,936.29/253,674.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,885.68

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