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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,756.84, 350,179.62 and 140,580.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,756.84, 350,179.62 and 140,580.52 is: 193,998.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,756.84 : 350,179.62 = 140,580.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,756.84/350,179.62 = 140,580.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,756.84x = 350,179.62 × 140,580.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,756.84x = 49,228,433,073.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,228,433,073.00/253,756.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,998.45

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