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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,773.50, 350,218.91 and 140,596.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,773.50, 350,218.91 and 140,596.25 is: 194,029.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,773.50 : 350,218.91 = 140,596.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,773.50/350,218.91 = 140,596.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,773.50x = 350,218.91 × 140,596.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,773.50x = 49,239,464,722.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,239,464,722.11/253,773.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,029.18

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