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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,817.48, 350,262.90 and 140,639.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,817.48, 350,262.90 and 140,639.24 is: 194,079.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,817.48 : 350,262.90 = 140,639.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,817.48/350,262.90 = 140,639.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,817.48x = 350,262.90 × 140,639.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,817.48x = 49,260,708,056.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,260,708,056.20/253,817.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,079.26

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