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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,682.07, 350,061.98 and 140,502.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,682.07, 350,061.98 and 140,502.39 is: 193,882.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,682.07 : 350,061.98 = 140,502.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,682.07/350,061.98 = 140,502.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,682.07x = 350,061.98 × 140,502.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,682.07x = 49,184,544,838.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,184,544,838.13/253,682.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,882.62

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