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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,769.04, 350,186.10 and 140,583.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,769.04, 350,186.10 and 140,583.60 is: 193,996.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,769.04 : 350,186.10 = 140,583.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,769.04/350,186.10 = 140,583.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,769.04x = 350,186.10 × 140,583.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,769.04x = 49,230,422,607.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,230,422,607.96/253,769.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,996.96

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