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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,770.04, 350,187.48 and 140,584.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,770.04, 350,187.48 and 140,584.60 is: 193,998.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,770.04 : 350,187.48 = 140,584.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,770.04/350,187.48 = 140,584.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,770.04x = 350,187.48 × 140,584.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,770.04x = 49,230,966,800.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,230,966,800.81/253,770.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,998.34

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