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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,702.63, 350,121.17 and 140,525.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,702.63, 350,121.17 and 140,525.38 is: 193,931.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,702.63 : 350,121.17 = 140,525.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,702.63/350,121.17 = 140,525.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,702.63x = 350,121.17 × 140,525.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,702.63x = 49,200,908,007.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,200,908,007.06/253,702.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,931.41

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