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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,702, 350,108.76 and 140,532.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,702, 350,108.76 and 140,532.08 is: 193,934.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,702 : 350,108.76 = 140,532.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,702/350,108.76 = 140,532.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,702x = 350,108.76 × 140,532.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,702x = 49,201,512,269.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,201,512,269.02/253,702
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,934.27

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