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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,756.56, 350,155.80 and 140,550.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,756.56, 350,155.80 and 140,550.96 is: 193,944.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,756.56 : 350,155.80 = 140,550.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,756.56/350,155.80 = 140,550.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,756.56x = 350,155.80 × 140,550.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,756.56x = 49,214,733,839.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,214,733,839.57/253,756.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,944.68

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