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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,772.34, 350,205.39 and 140,595.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,772.34, 350,205.39 and 140,595.18 is: 194,021.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,772.34 : 350,205.39 = 140,595.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,772.34/350,205.39 = 140,595.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,772.34x = 350,205.39 × 140,595.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,772.34x = 49,237,189,844.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,237,189,844.02/253,772.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,021.11

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