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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,683.23, 350,063.58 and 140,503.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,683.23, 350,063.58 and 140,503.55 is: 193,884.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,683.23 : 350,063.58 = 140,503.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,683.23/350,063.58 = 140,503.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,683.23x = 350,063.58 × 140,503.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,683.23x = 49,185,173,965.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,185,173,965.39/253,683.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,884.22

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