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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,701.11, 350,106.71 and 140,523.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,701.11, 350,106.71 and 140,523.86 is: 193,922.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,701.11 : 350,106.71 = 140,523.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,701.11/350,106.71 = 140,523.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,701.11x = 350,106.71 × 140,523.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,701.11x = 49,198,346,473.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,198,346,473.75/253,701.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,922.47

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