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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,755.56, 350,154.42 and 140,549.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,755.56, 350,154.42 and 140,549.96 is: 193,943.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,755.56 : 350,154.42 = 140,549.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,755.56/350,154.42 = 140,549.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,755.56x = 350,154.42 × 140,549.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,755.56x = 49,214,189,724.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,214,189,724.82/253,755.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,943.30

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