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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,724.08, 350,138.28 and 140,544.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,724.08, 350,138.28 and 140,544.40 is: 193,950.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,724.08 : 350,138.28 = 140,544.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,724.08/350,138.28 = 140,544.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,724.08x = 350,138.28 × 140,544.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,724.08x = 49,209,974,479.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,209,974,479.63/253,724.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,950.75

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