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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,722.08, 350,135.52 and 140,542.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,722.08, 350,135.52 and 140,542.40 is: 193,947.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,722.08 : 350,135.52 = 140,542.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,722.08/350,135.52 = 140,542.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,722.08x = 350,135.52 × 140,542.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,722.08x = 49,208,886,306.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,208,886,306.05/253,722.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,947.99

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