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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,822.52, 350,277.46 and 140,647.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,822.52, 350,277.46 and 140,647.72 is: 194,095.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,822.52 : 350,277.46 = 140,647.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,822.52/350,277.46 = 140,647.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,822.52x = 350,277.46 × 140,647.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,822.52x = 49,265,726,116.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,265,726,116.39/253,822.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,095.17

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