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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,803.33, 350,249.13 and 140,626.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,803.33, 350,249.13 and 140,626.08 is: 194,064.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,803.33 : 350,249.13 = 140,626.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,803.33/350,249.13 = 140,626.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,803.33x = 350,249.13 × 140,626.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,803.33x = 49,254,162,175.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,254,162,175.31/253,803.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,064.29

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