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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,681.08, 350,079.12 and 140,503.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,681.08, 350,079.12 and 140,503.80 is: 193,894.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,681.08 : 350,079.12 = 140,503.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,681.08/350,079.12 = 140,503.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,681.08x = 350,079.12 × 140,503.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,681.08x = 49,187,446,660.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,187,446,660.66/253,681.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,894.82

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