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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,682.19, 350,062.16 and 140,502.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,682.19, 350,062.16 and 140,502.51 is: 193,882.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,682.19 : 350,062.16 = 140,502.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,682.19/350,062.16 = 140,502.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,682.19x = 350,062.16 × 140,502.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,682.19x = 49,184,611,433.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,184,611,433.51/253,682.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,882.79

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