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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,752.86, 350,153.43 and 140,554.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,752.86, 350,153.43 and 140,554.46 is: 193,951.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,752.86 : 350,153.43 = 140,554.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,752.86/350,153.43 = 140,554.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,752.86x = 350,153.43 × 140,554.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,752.86x = 49,215,626,270.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,215,626,270.80/253,752.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,951.02

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