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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,737.55, 350,157.09 and 140,560.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,737.55, 350,157.09 and 140,560.30 is: 193,972.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,737.55 : 350,157.09 = 140,560.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,737.55/350,157.09 = 140,560.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,737.55x = 350,157.09 × 140,560.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,737.55x = 49,218,185,617.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,218,185,617.53/253,737.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,972.81

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