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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,735.62, 350,176.50 and 140,568.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,735.62, 350,176.50 and 140,568.90 is: 193,996.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,735.62 : 350,176.50 = 140,568.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,735.62/350,176.50 = 140,568.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,735.62x = 350,176.50 × 140,568.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,735.62x = 49,223,925,410.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,223,925,410.85/253,735.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,996.91

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