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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,736.62, 350,177.88 and 140,569.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,736.62, 350,177.88 and 140,569.90 is: 193,998.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,736.62 : 350,177.88 = 140,569.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,736.62/350,177.88 = 140,569.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,736.62x = 350,177.88 × 140,569.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,736.62x = 49,224,469,573.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,224,469,573.81/253,736.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,998.29

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