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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,681.07, 350,060.60 and 140,501.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,681.07, 350,060.60 and 140,501.39 is: 193,881.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,681.07 : 350,060.60 = 140,501.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,681.07/350,060.60 = 140,501.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,681.07x = 350,060.60 × 140,501.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,681.07x = 49,183,999,485.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,183,999,485.18/253,681.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,881.24

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