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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,811.34, 350,259.39 and 140,634.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,811.34, 350,259.39 and 140,634.09 is: 194,074.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,811.34 : 350,259.39 = 140,634.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,811.34/350,259.39 = 140,634.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,811.34x = 350,259.39 × 140,634.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,811.34x = 49,258,410,576.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,258,410,576.61/253,811.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,074.90

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