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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,757.16, 350,197.38 and 140,580.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,757.16, 350,197.38 and 140,580.36 is: 194,007.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,757.16 : 350,197.38 = 140,580.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,757.16/350,197.38 = 140,580.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,757.16x = 350,197.38 × 140,580.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,757.16x = 49,230,873,751.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,230,873,751.46/253,757.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,007.82

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