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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,678.50, 350,072.04 and 140,498.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,678.50, 350,072.04 and 140,498.82 is: 193,886.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,678.50 : 350,072.04 = 140,498.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,678.50/350,072.04 = 140,498.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,678.50x = 350,072.04 × 140,498.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,678.50x = 49,184,708,534.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,184,708,534.99/253,678.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,886.00

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