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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,767.12, 350,184.84 and 140,583.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,767.12, 350,184.84 and 140,583.12 is: 193,997.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,767.12 : 350,184.84 = 140,583.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,767.12/350,184.84 = 140,583.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,767.12x = 350,184.84 × 140,583.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,767.12x = 49,230,077,383.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,230,077,383.90/253,767.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,997.07

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