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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,813.34, 350,262.14 and 140,636.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,813.34, 350,262.14 and 140,636.10 is: 194,077.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,813.34 : 350,262.14 = 140,636.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,813.34/350,262.14 = 140,636.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,813.34x = 350,262.14 × 140,636.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,813.34x = 49,259,501,347.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,259,501,347.25/253,813.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,077.67

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