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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,804.08, 350,249.63 and 140,626.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,804.08, 350,249.63 and 140,626.83 is: 194,065.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,804.08 : 350,249.63 = 140,626.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,804.08/350,249.63 = 140,626.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,804.08x = 350,249.63 × 140,626.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,804.08x = 49,254,495,175.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,254,495,175.57/253,804.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,065.03

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