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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,708.14, 350,128.77 and 140,530.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,708.14, 350,128.77 and 140,530.88 is: 193,939.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,708.14 : 350,128.77 = 140,530.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,708.14/350,128.77 = 140,530.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,708.14x = 350,128.77 × 140,530.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,708.14x = 49,203,904,161.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,203,904,161.42/253,708.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,939.00

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