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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,697, 350,101.86 and 140,527.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,697, 350,101.86 and 140,527.04 is: 193,927.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,697 : 350,101.86 = 140,527.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,697/350,101.86 = 140,527.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,697x = 350,101.86 × 140,527.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,697x = 49,198,778,084.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,198,778,084.29/253,697
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,927.32

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