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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,734,637.54, 350,136,178.72 and 140,709,959.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,734,637.54, 350,136,178.72 and 140,709,959.72 is: 194,169,972.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,734,637.54 : 350,136,178.72 = 140,709,959.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,734,637.54/350,136,178.72 = 140,709,959.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,734,637.54x = 350,136,178.72 × 140,709,959.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,734,637.54x = 49,267,647,604,205,928
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,267,647,604,205,928/253,734,637.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,169,972.54

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