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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,766.12, 350,183.46 and 140,582.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,766.12, 350,183.46 and 140,582.12 is: 193,995.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,766.12 : 350,183.46 = 140,582.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,766.12/350,183.46 = 140,582.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,766.12x = 350,183.46 × 140,582.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,766.12x = 49,229,533,195.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,229,533,195.74/253,766.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,995.69

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