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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,765.12, 350,182.08 and 140,581.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,765.12, 350,182.08 and 140,581.12 is: 193,994.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,765.12 : 350,182.08 = 140,581.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,765.12/350,182.08 = 140,581.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,765.12x = 350,182.08 × 140,581.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,765.12x = 49,228,989,010.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,228,989,010.33/253,765.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,994.31

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